What to check the day a lighting order arrives
Power it up before you hang it. Five minutes now saves an hour on a ladder later.
Hanging decorative lights without damaging the wall
Adhesive clips, tension lines and the fixings that survive a monsoon. Practical options for rented flats.
Warm white, cool white and multicolour: choosing a decorative light
The colour decides the mood more than the count of bulbs does. What suits a festival, a bedroom and a shopfront window.
Indoor, outdoor and what a weather rating really promises
Outdoor-rated is not the same as waterproof. Where decorative lights fail in the rain.
String lights: how many metres you actually need
Measure the run, not the room. A short method for windows, balconies and ceilings.