We started by hanging the Feit lights on the gable of an exterior outbuilding, but to get the bulbs close enough together to have a real visual impact, we had to loop the cord in between attachment points.

The light strand uses 24 watts of electricity, and additional sets can be connected if more light is desired.The others, which feature slow on/off fading effects and solid illumination, made the Twinkle Star lights the star of our nighttime table. Over the course of his decades-long career, Bob Vila has helped millions of people build, renovate, repair, and live better each day—a tradition that continues today with expert yet accessible home advice. This two-pack of battery-powered LED lights from OxyLED is a versatile option for small apartment balconies or spacious backyards. Measuring 102 feet in length, these dimmable string lights from Banord are well suited to spacious backyards or large events like a wedding or a big barbecue. They are very heavy duty and I can't wait to hang them up-- I will update this post with pictures and an updated review once I do!

Be sure to check their specifications to make sure the lights can handle changing weather and temperature conditions year-round. Our string lights are constructed with durable waterproof materials that won`t wear or tear as you use it continuously all year round. There is also a built-in "off" switch on the back of the panel that can override this if you would prefer your lights didn't come on each evening. When choosing a bulb size, consider the available outdoor space, ease of installation, and desired look. One big concern is that individual bulbs are not replaceable — the LED is built into the socket, and only its plastic surrounding bulb is removable.Because they are cooler to the touch, there are LED patio lights made with plastic bubs—meaning they won’t easily shatter if dropped. With 100 bulbs spaced just 12 inches apart, these Brightown incandescent string lights are well suited to parties, creating outdoor ambience or even adding a measure of security. We wanted to put these outdoor string lights through their paces to ensure their quality before readers purchase them.

We didn’t pull any punches, so rest assured, the string lights in this lineup are durable and up to the challenge of lighting up many types of outdoor spaces. They were slightly smaller than I expected in person, about 2/3 the size of a standard lamp light bulb I'd say, round in shape. The bedroom doesn’t have to be dark for the string lights to be useful, they can easily do their job during the day as well! With a hefty 102 feet to work with, the Banord lights spanned the length of the arch three entire times and we still had a few feet left over. Remote/app controls: A remote control allows for the operation of different lighting settings within a certain vicinity of the lights.And although a few lights stood out for having extra features, many of the other lights were quite similar. For lining one side of an average balcony or small porch, a 10-foot string of outdoor patio lights may do the trick. Another Edison-style, commercial-grade, outdoor string light is the ADDLON Outdoor 48-foot incandescent option. The LED is a brighter white than an incandescent bulb, but not the glaring white of early generation LEDs.