Despite similar names, rope lights and string lights are very different lighting solutions. One offers an invisible, clean, modern light fixture; the other, a relaxed, bohemian ambiance.

Outdoor Christmas decorations aren’t complete without Christmas lights, and dozens of options are on sale before the holiday.

using rope lights or spotlights, for example, it's important to hide the light fixture. Camille Cimino says 'It's good to see ...