Category: Accents

Choosing an outdoor rug? This guide covers material, pile height, UV resistance, sizing, and care — so you can find a rug that holds up to weather, furniture, and foot traffic on any patio or deck.

Shopping for the best outdoor rug? We compare top picks from Safavieh, nuLOOM, HEBE, Unique Loom, and Chilewich by material, UV resistance, sizing, and how well they hold up outside.

Discover whether Bluetooth or wired outdoor speakers are best for your patio. Compare sound quality, range, durability, setup flexibility, power requirements, weatherproof ratings and cost so you can...

Discover whether patio string lights attract bugs and how bulb color, brightness and location affect insect attraction. Learn why warm yellow-toned LED bulbs attract fewer insects than bright blue or...

Learn whether landscape lighting is safe from electric shock. Understand why 12-volt low-voltage systems are safe for people and pets, how higher-voltage circuits pose greater risk, and get tips on...

Understand the differences between wet- and damp-rated outdoor lighting. Wet-rated fixtures (IP65+) withstand direct rain and snow and are ideal for patios, decks and driveways. Damp-rated fixtures...