Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Are certain parts of your home’s exterior ridiculously dark? If so, you could purchase a pricey set of LED lights and spend a few hundred dollars to have an electrician hardwire them. But why go that ...

We all want our outdoor space — whether it’s an adorable city balcony or a sprawling suburban yard — to feel cozy, warm and inviting, like an extension of our home. Aside from adding some fresh ...

In modern buildings, lighting is more than just a basic function; it enhances the aesthetics of the building, increases safety and adds value to the property. Upgrading your lighting infrastructure is ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. We found the best options to brighten up outdoor spaces Camryn Rabideau is a writer ...

Forget dim solar-powered lights: Here's what actually happens when you upgrade your patio with inexpensive, waterproof, smart LEDs. Alan Bradley CNET Contributor Alan Bradley is an experienced ...

Forget what you remember about your parents’ outdoor lights. The days of heavy, overbearing, even noisy outdoor lighting are over. LED exterior lighting is all the rage. Becoming popular starting ...

Outdoor string lights are a staple of summer decor—I see them at my favorite breweries and restaurants with outdoor seating as soon as the weather begins to warm up every spring. If you're hosting a ...

The best outdoor solar lights are an efficient and sustainable way to brighten a space, helping you save on electricity costs and avoid the hassle of outlet plugs and battery replacements. The most ...