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Nothing works better than outdoor lighting to make your home more inviting. Outdoor lights add curb appeal. They brighten entranceways, making them safer to walk up at night. Outdoor lighting comes in several types. Most connect to your electric panel and a few decorative lights use battery power. Many different outdoor light designs are available. You are sure to find some to match the style of your home. Look for traditional, contemporary or another popular style. It's a good idea to put outdoor lights over your front door and garage doors. You can operate these with a switch in an accessible location. Or you can install motion sensor lights which light only when someone approaches. Most homes have existing outdoor lights so replacing them with new models is easy. Weatherproof shades make sense so that electrical connections do not get wet. For added safety, you can also add battery-operated path lights to your driveway.

FAQ

Do solar lights need direct sunlight?

For optimal performance, yes. If your solar lights receive 8 hours of direct sun in the daytime, they should provide roughly 15 hours of light. Even 4 hours of direct sunlight can provide up to 6 hours of light. That said, solar lights can still work with partial sun exposure, but the photovoltaic cells will receive reduced light so they will not be able to charge effectively. In complete shade conditions your solar lights will not be able to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

What is a flood light?

As the name suggests, flood lights are specifically designed to flooding a particular area with light. Whether the bulb is CFL. Halogen, or LED, they can produce wide beams of light, often up to 120 degrees. This makes flood lights ideal for illuminating large outdoor spaces like driveways, patios, decks, or anywhere in your yard. Flood lights can also work as motion sensor lights for enhanced home security.

Do you need special bulbs for motion sensor lights?

No, motion sensor lights do not require special bulbs. A motion detector consists of a sensor for motion detection and an electrical switch. In general, it does not matter whether the motion detector switches on an incandescent bulb, CFL bulb or LED light.

What’s the best way to hang outdoor string lights?

Knowing how to hang outdoor string lightsdepends on what you’re attaching them to. For open areas of your yard you’ll need to install posts. These can be sunk directly into the ground or anchored temporarily in barrels or planters with soil. You can even plant flowers around the posts. If you’re hanging them on trees you should string them through the branches as drilling holes in bark can damage the tree. You can also wrap string lights around your deck railing without the use of screws or staples. Exterior walls of made wood or brick can also work, but here you’ll need to use wall anchors and hooks to hold the string in place.

How far apart should pathway lights be?

Six to eight feet apart is a good general rule for pathway light spacing. Placing them too close together will create a runway effect that can be aesthetically displeasing. Placing your pathway lights too far apart may create dark spots which can compromise safe walking. Ideally, you want your them just far apart enough to pull guests along the path from light to light.

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