Outdoor lights are an essential part of any home. Besides the fact that they illuminate the environment so that we can see where we’re going, they also give us a sense of safety. You might have heard the word GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) floating around, and you probably have some of these special circuit-interrupting …
Outdoor lighting is a critical part of a home’s outdoor aesthetic — and a practical consideration that ensures residents and guests arrive to the front door in one piece. But where should outdoor lights go, and how far apart should you space them? Outdoor lights should be spaced from 5-8 feet apart for residential buildings …
If you’re looking to upgrade your garden or give your backyard a nicer look, outdoor lighting can be a great solution. However, considering the cost and how much energy it can consume over time is important while making this decision. Knowing which lighting systems work for you is also necessary. Outdoor lighting is relatively expensive, …
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Bugs and pests can be especially annoying when you’re trying to enjoy a pleasant evening outside in the backyard or on your patio. So what can be done to ward off these pests? A lot of it has to do with the lighting you use. Bugs are attracted by warmth, brightness, and certain wavelengths of …
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Outdoor lighting is crucial to your home’s curb appeal, functionality, and safety. Malfunctioning patio lights can cause confusion and frustration. So, what can you do about it? There are actually quite a few steps you can take to diagnose what’s wrong. If your outdoor lights aren’t working, you should first check your electrical breaker. Heavy …
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Outdoor lights are great for illuminating landscapes, but some many people think they are expensive and use too much electricity. With the advent and widespread use of LED lights, outdoor lighting has become more affordable. LEDs are both energy and cost efficient, but the same cannot be said for traditional halogen or incandescent outdoor lighting. …
As a home or property owner, you definitely already know that outdoor lights are integral in illuminating your property and its environment. Outdoor lights, especially the bright ones, ensure the safety of those staying within a building while still beautifying the exterior view of that building. But can installing outdoor lights not only make you …
Have you ever tried standing in front of a building or hanging around a door front that has outdoor lighting, at night? You may not be able to enjoy a night outside your porch or balcony without the outdoor lights on because of all the bugs, but you can control the swarm of bugs by …
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Home is where you do many things – eat, sleep, have fun, take care of your pets, maybe grow your own food, and so on. Typically, it should just be you, your family, and your pets (if you have any) on your property. But, sometimes animals will wonder up and, in the case of you …
Adding lights to the exterior of your home can be a great value-add. Whether its lighting up a backyard hang-out area for entertaining, or simply adding spotlights in the front to highlight decorate features of the house or landscaping, outdoor lights can be a huge upgrade. But they can have some complications, like putting off …
