Most new packs of Christmas lights come with a replacement fuse—which should give you a clue as to how common fuse problems are with these things. A blown fuse also causes the entire string to ...

Tis the season to untangle last year’s Christmas lights... only to find a few bad bulbs in the mix. Don’t trash that string ...

For those of us not quite as skilled in the electrical trade, here are some common problems with string lights and how to solve them.

With so many options to choose from — string lights, LED fixtures, rechargeable lamps and more — we asked designers of landscapes and lighting to share their advice.