Lighting Guides

October 23, 2026

Christmas light gifts: what to buy at each price

Accent pieces under $30 need no measuring; a $30–$50 gift buys one complete effect. What to give,...

October 22, 2026

How to store string lights so they work next season

Coiling, labelling and testing routines that stop tangles, broken strands and the January 'half t...

October 22, 2026

Do solar lights work in winter? What actually changes

Why solar lights run shorter in winter, whether cold damages them, and four things that measurabl...

October 22, 2026

How to light a pergola or covered patio

Where to run the cable, what height to hang at, how many metres you need and which light to use o...

October 22, 2026

IP ratings explained: what IP44 actually means for outdoor lights

A plain-English guide to the two digits on outdoor lighting, what each level survives, and where ...

October 22, 2026

Warm white vs cool white vs multicolour: which light colour to choose

What each light colour does to a space, and which one suits a patio, a hedge, a window display or...

October 22, 2026

Halloween spider web lights: setup, placement and safety

Where to hang a spider web net light, how to fix it without damaging the wall, and how to power i...

October 22, 2026

How many string lights do I need? A simple length guide

Work out the run length for a patio, a hedge, a tree or a window, with a metre-to-foot table and ...

October 22, 2026

How to hang icicle lights so they actually look like icicles

Heights, spacing and fixing points for icicle lights on a porch, a gable or a window head — plus ...

October 22, 2026

Solar vs plug-in string lights: which should you buy?

A straight comparison of solar, USB, battery and plug-in string lights, and which one suits a pat...