Decks are a wonderful way to extend your living space outdoors, especially in Washington, where enjoying long summer evenings ...

If you're anything like me, the end of Daylight Saving Time has hit you like a truck, and you're depressed every time you look outside after 5 p.m. to see nothing but a whole lot of dark. Making your ...

Motion-triggered lighting isn't new, but nor is it generally aesthetically pleasing; if I were Edo Kreigsmann I think I'd be running up and down the stairs all night. His DIY LED lighting system doesn ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Outdoor lights are hard to get right, but at a time when we’re ...

It might be a design cliche, but good lighting truly is everything. Lighting affects the ambiance and mood of a space — get it right and the whole look of your interiors will improve. These are my top ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...