As a maker, a designer, and a Disabled Marine Corps Veteran, I look at how things are built differently than most. In the military, equipment isn't just “stuff”—it's a lifeline. It has to work, it has to fit perfectly, and it has to endure the elements...
Every year, millions of homeowners engage in the same precarious ritual: dragging the ladder out of the garage, untangling balls of string lights, and spending hours clipping them to the roofline, only to take them down a few weeks later. It is a cycle that consumes...
You’ve decided to upgrade your home’s curb appeal with permanent smart lighting. You’ve looked at the brightness specs, compared the color options, and watched a dozen TikTok videos of lights dancing to music. But there is one crucial factor that most homeowners...
You’ve likely seen them: houses with permanent outdoor lights that look incredible at night—perfectly spaced cones of light washing down the walls—but during the day, they look like a messy science experiment. Wires drooping, adhesive pads peeling off in the sun, and...
Why I’m Taking a Closer Look at Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Every January, neighborhoods across the country engage in the same collective groan. It is the sound of thousands of homeowners realizing they have to climb back up a ladder, untangle frozen wires, and...
If you’ve driven through your neighborhood lately, you’ve probably noticed a shift. The ladder climbing ritual—that precarious annual dance where homeowners brave icy winds to staple string lights to their fascia—is disappearing. In its place, homes are glowing with...
