Turn on Your Exterior Lights for a Friendly Crime-Free Neighborhood!

Now that our days are shorter and our nightfall comes early, please think about turning on your exterior lights. Front lighting in a neighborhood has a much friendlier look and can double as an added security measure!

Lighting the outside of your home can greatly improve your chances of thwarting a burglar. When planning the exterior lighting for your home’s security, consider the controls that you plan to use. Some will offer greater ease of use than others. For example, motion-sensing lights automatically turn on when anything moves within a set distance from the sensor. Remote lighting controls are also great for ease of use. You can illuminate the driveway from the comfort of your couch, or turn on your interior house lights from your car as your pull into the garage.
Photocells or timers can automatically turn on lights. Timers must be reset if the electricity goes out, but photocells are relatively maintenance free. With a photocell the lights will come on automatically at dark, and turn off at dawn.

Don't forget that even an old-fashioned porch light can be fitted with the new 'curly' energy efficient bulbs - they cost little, don't use a lot of electric energy, and last a long long time!

Important Areas for Exterior Security Lighting
· Front Entry
· Back Door
· Ground-Floor Level Windows
· Sliding Doors
· Front Steps
· House Numbers
· Keyhole
· Vulnerable Areas Around Garage

Flood LightsOne light to add to your landscape for added security is a motion-sensing flood light. A flood light is an excellent choice for your garage or garden shed, even your front veranda.

Landscaping lights add a touch of color to your gardens. By using landscape lights in your yard, you not only add security to your home, you also add beauty and style. You can add lights to any landscape design. Installing lights in your front or backyard is an easy chore that almost anyone can do himself or herself.
Added SecurityYard lights are a beautiful way to give yourself a little added security for your home. Lights will brighten darker areas in the yard as well as making it easier to see steps or offsets in your landscape.
Accenting The GardenA great way to enhance your garden area is by installing lights. You can find all kinds of different styles of lights to enhance your landscape design. Lighting fixtures for the yard are usually inexpensive ways to add charm and style to any area. These fixtures make a great feature along foundation plantings and flowerbeds.
Different Types Of LightsLights for the yard are usually powered by two different sources. One option is line voltage fixtures that get their power from your homes electrical system. Wires are run underground. These are used more for larger landscaping ideas and are better for someone who has some experience with electrical work.

Solar light fixtures have a solar cell that absorbs energy from the sun and stores it in rechargeable batteries. These types of lights are less expensive; however how long and bright the light shines depends on the amount of sunlight it has stored in it. With a few clicks, these lights are put together and installed.And remember, as the holidays approach, please install your holiday lighting keeping safety in mind. Happy Lighting!