The best permanent outdoor lights can cover a large portion of your home, patio or pool area and have a durable design that's built to withstand the elements.

Additionally, LEDs come in warm-and cool-glow varieties. These multi-colored LED Christmas lights work well indoors and even on outdoor Christmas trees. $19.99 at Amazon Incandescent Christmas ...

I've been able to do all of this (and more) with the Govee Outdoor String ... to choose for ambient light, as well as themes. You can set up red and green Christmas light patterns or spooky ...