You can’t beat outdoor entertaining with the right mood lighting. See how the outdoor string lights performed during our hands-on testing.

These Simply Essential Cafe Solar 50-Count Outdoor LED String Lights ($25) will make any outdoor gathering more festive. They're classic, romantic, and — once you've positioned them ...

Jasco’s Enbrighten Wi-Fi Café Lights are certainly expensive, but they’re also very pretty, highly customizable, and exceptionally durable for year-round outdoor installations. Jasco’s ...

Aside from adding some fresh outdoor patio furniture, if you really want to upgrade your alfresco space, you need to focus on lighting. In other words, plan for once the sun sets! Enter ...

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By Tim McKeough Outdoor string lights have surged in popularity, thanks to their ability to make a simple backyard or patio feel like a romantic outdoor cafe. And that makes them especially ...

The best outdoor string lights are both fashionable and functional, delivering illumination and enhancing the décor of your outdoor spaces all at once. “Outdoor string lights are an excellent ...

For example, Rodvold partnered with a local glass artist, Carlyn Ray, to create truly unique outdoor light fixtures. Cafe lights, or string lights, are a popular choice and easy to install.

A simple string of bistro light bulbs can add light and interest to an outdoor space. Steps, paths and driveways should be illuminated so everyone is able to move about safely after dark.