Most people associate string lights with the Christmas season, promptly packing them away come January. This doesn’t necessarily need to be the case, though. There are many creative ways to use string lights all year long. You can fit them in all sorts of areas of your home, where they ca …

We’ve all seen surprise birthday parties executed successfully in TV shows and movies, and they look like a lot of fun. While the shock might not be for everyone, you probably have a friend or family member who would love to have such an exciting celebration. It takes a good deal of careful prepa …

Outdoor parties offer the benefit of allowing you and your guests to enjoy nice weather, warm sunlight, and fresh air. Not to mention that pleasure you feel when dinner is sizzling on the backyard grill. One dilemma that can arise, though, is how to keep the area adequately illuminated as the sun se …