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

Solar string lights are the solar-powered version of plug-in string lights. Wrapped on a pergola or arbor, they typically let you see clearly enough to top off a drink or avoid tripping on steps.

Enter: outdoor string lights. “String lights make the backyard look more joyous,” says Sheva Knopfler, co-founder of Lights.com. “They automatically create a whimsical warm vibe in any space.

Make outdoor entertaining extra special with this supereasy (and cheap!) DIY for outdoor string lights from blogger Caitlin Halberstadt of Bright July. This past Labor Day, we made posts to hang ...

We rounded up the best solar lights for all your outdoor needs, including durable string lights, decorative lanterns, flood lights, and more.