I ordered several strands of this garland for the entryway to my home which has a covered porch with pillars. The garland was easy to put up and the lights worked fine.  That said, I only gave this garland 2 stars because it just didn't hold up in rainy weather...the red berries completely fell apart and the red plastic coating went all over the ground.  I would not use this garland outside unless the area will be protected from weather.  If the red berries get wet, they melt.  It was very disappointing as the garland is very pretty.