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Writer's pictureSteve Duncan, AIA

BEST BACKYARD STRING LIGHTS: Homeowner Favorite

Updated: Oct 2, 2024


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BEST BACKYARD STRING LIGHTS
How To Buy: PartyLights.com Cutsheet: Commercial Grade, Suspended Socket String Lights & LED S14 Vintage Bulbs Color Temperature: 2700K Lumens: 80 lumens per light bulb (every two feet) Wattage: 2 watts per light bulb (every two feet). Power Supply/Driver: A separate driver doesn't need to be purchased. The light bulbs have a driver built into the bulb itself. Indoor/Outdoor: Approved for outdoor (wet) locations where the lights won't be submerged in water, and the lights are pointed downward. Dimmer: LED Dimmer & Timer Installation: Consider installing a guy wire to add extra support to the string lights. This lighting manufacturer also provides step by step instructions for how to mount string lights. Saving Cost: A possible strategy could be to consider an alternate landscape light.

Lighting Layout

One of the most common questions I get, is "how should I lay out the lighting"? If you need help laying out your lighting, check out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting diagrams so that you can be confident in your design.





Another common question I get, is "how many lights will I need"? If you need help figuring out how many lights are needed, try out our free partner site LightingJUMP.com. We provide simple lighting estimators so you can be confident that you will have enough light for your designs.






















I hope this helps! Reach out if you have questions, and good luck with your project!


If you'd like help finding the right lighting vibe for your project, we also offer free Youtube tutorials at Youtube.com/@LightingJUMP 




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