Swedish photographer Peter Karlsson has come up with a lightweight, strong and beautifully designed light stand. The skinny tripods are somewhere between a tent and the rigging of a sailing boat.

String lights make a great addition to any outdoor space, but they can be a hassle to hang up. If you want to illuminate your backyard but don't know where to start, consider investing in string light ...

•A knot? That's not a solution for a snapped-at-the-base utility pole in Cleveland. At the moment, though, a knotted rope seems to be part of the plan to keep the pole standing at the corner of ...