As you can see, I line my patio with them to provide a nice, soft atmosphere. I’d tried the lights that look like miniature Edison/traditional lightbulbs (that everybody seems to have) but they were spaced too far apart and the glow was really stark and cold.Some reviewers have had issues with constructing the lanterns. I sat in front of the tv, pulled them apart, placed them in an empty box, and then placed light strand. No big deal, just some busy work. The video included in the product description tells you all you need to know.The end result is exactly as I’d hoped. They are beautiful, stay lit thru most of the night (I’m not interested in 2am ambiance), and give my patio a very warm, welcoming glow. The biggest test will be holding up to the hot Vegas summer weather but I’m feeling pretty good so far.