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The days are getting longer, but the weather's also getting warmer, so get ready to start spending those lovely spring evenings outdoors. Whether you're working with a giant, sprawling backyard or a tiny apartment balcony, string lights add just the right touch of warmth and ambiance to your space. Right now, Addlon's popular 48-foot outdoor string lights are on sale for just $26 (down from $43), making them an easy, budget-friendly upgrade for your patio.
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These classy lights come in a variety of lengths so you can choose the right size for your special spot. Up to 32 sets can be strung together in case you want to bathe your entire yard in a festive glow.
Take total control of your backyard ambience with this dimmable, remote-controlled LED option.
A mere $26 (that's nearly 40% off) is the lowest price we've ever seen for these savvy strands. Don't miss your chance by waiting for a better sale to come along.
Addlon lights are a classy way to brighten up any patio or porch and keep the party going till well after sundown — and these vintage-inspired beauties boast more than 20,000 five-star reviews from verified shoppers.
They're sometimes called Edison lights since they mimic the clear glass and visible filament of the earliest light bulbs invented by their namesake, Thomas Alva himself. But rest assured, these are brightening patios and gardens with state-of-the-art tech. The commercial-grade Addlon lights are UL-listed, of course, plus they're weatherproof — so go ahead and leave them up all year without worry.
These bright ideas are available in 24-, 36-, 48- and 72-foot lengths in black and 48- and 96-foot lengths in white. Whichever set you choose, know that you can link up to 32 strands, just in case you want to surround your al fresco leisure space with these cool, classy, economical dazzlers.
Fans love these lights, which have amassed over 20,000 glowing reviews.
"I had ordered other patio lights previously (cheaper, thinking I could save some money)," explained a five-star customer, "but they shattered as soon as a twig hit them. These, however, are made of sterner stuff. I live in MN and the weather is not kind to them — strong wind with massive trees that drop branches constantly, weeks of subzero temps and squirrels using them as personal bridges to my roof. These lights have held up impressively well."
One enlightened reviewer used them throughout the harsh New York winter. "Love the look of these! More importantly, they’re SO durable. I left them up through the winter so we had some pretty lighting back there (I’m in NY so we get cold, snowy weather). They lasted without any issue!"
Then there was this glowing appraisal: "These are fantastic! They look so nice and light up well. I experience maybe 1 bulb in 100 burn out per year and each kit came with 3-4 spare bulbs. I have used these for 3 years now and they're going strong! Hot desert summers and snowy winters and they endure it all!"
Here's one customer's calling-all-cars caveat: "If you are ordering multiple lengths to fit your needs, pay close attention to the photos!! The cord and bulbs are not the same on all lengths. I prefer the round cord on the 48’ option. I also ordered the 72’ and it had a flat cord which, in my opinion, looks cheaper. Looking back now I can see the difference in the listing photos, but it is subtle so watch out for that!"
No controls? No remote? No problem, says this smart shopper: "I put them on a timer and they work great."
Want an even better deal? This 100-foot-long LED string is remote-controllable and dimmable.
Want a different length? The 36-, 72- and 96-foot options are on sale too.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
