Posted by: The Backyard Getaway / Category:
do it yourself,
ideas,
Pacific Outdoor Living
I wanted to throw out a quick and easy tip than add on to any outdoor living area. String lights, like the ones show here are simple enough for anyone to add on and if done correctly will add just the right amount of soft light needed to keep the relaxation going into the later hours.
Keep in mind how many strings you are planning to add on. Are you looking to really illuminate the area for entertaining guests, or just enough to keep things visible? If you plan on just keeping it as a relaxation getaway spot then you might want to keep it to a minimum 5 watt bulb. But if you need more light then go with the larger 7 watt bulbs.
Price wise, they are very affordable with a 100 foot long string going for about $30 and the bulbs averaging out to about $.75 each. Not bad for the major upgrade you will get in return.
