Of course, if you're not 100% on the string lights train, there are other ways to spruce up your outdoor area with additional light sources. Consider getting a fire pit or a patio heater ...

Hung up indoors as ambient lighting or outside on a patio, string lights can transform ... Until Jan. 20, a 144-foot set of Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 is on sale for just $100.02, down ...