But programming light timers to turn everything on and ... If you’re using an indoor outlet in, say, a garage, any smart plug will do. Outdoor outlets require an outdoor smart plug.

Whether you’re away on vacation or you just installed outdoor lights, having an electrical outlet timer can make your life a lot easier in a variety of ways. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission also announced a recall of about 50,000 outdoor lighting timers made by Homemaster Inc. of Eatontown, N.J., because of an electric shock danger ...