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How do you like your Christmas lights? We all have our preferences, and we’re spoiled for choice, making it easy to decorate our trees exactly the way we want. You can pick white lights, multi-color ...

Q: I’m hoping to host some small, socially distant, outdoor get-togethers. Are there any quick, inexpensive ways to make my backyard more inviting? A: Adding some ambient lighting with string lights ...

Just in time for the holidays, new Philips Hue Festavia string lights offer a smart decoration experience thanks to the companion app. Philips Hue Festavia includes 250 mini smart LEDs attached to a ...

So you've picked the perfect Christmas tree and brought it home, but what next? The job of hanging lights on your tree is no joke, and unless you have a team of elves to help you out, you’re likely ...

This red-nosed bulb isn’t just a spare. People are just now discovering the real reason there’s an extra holly-hued bulb for your string lights — and it’s not just in case one fizzles out. In fact, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Philips Hue Festavia string lights look great and add a lot of fun to any holiday decor. They’re expensive, ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart holiday string lights can add some serious flair to your festivities. With millions of color options and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chances are you’ve been hanging lights on your tree the way your parents did. But, believe it or not, ...