A Guide To Installing Home Exterior Lighting

You need to provide your home with top notch exterior lighting in order to make it safer and more aesthetically pleasing. Adding high quality exterior lighting will also let you add some property value to your home. If you would like to learn a little bit more about installing some exterior lights for your home, read these tips and reach out to a lighting contractor that can provide you with any sort of assistance. 

#1: Plan With Safety In Mind First 

If you are going to install exterior lighting in your home, make safety the priority before going into aesthetics. For instance, installing a motion detector light will allow you to keep your property safe from theft and break-ins. Motion detector lights are also excellent in terms of power saving measures. Reach out to a lighting contractor who can sell you a model of motion detector lights that you can afford. These motion detector lights can cost upwards of $450 in most cases. In addition to the type of light, you should be sure that you regularly inspect the light to make sure that there are no imperfections which can cause electrical hazards. Get in touch with a lighting contractor as soon as you notice anything that may be off.

#2: Find The Best, Most Eco-Friendly Lights

Reach out to a lighting contractor who can sell you the lighting fixture that will illuminate your lawn in a way that suits you. In addition to the design of the lights, purchase eco-friendly models whenever you can. For instance, LED lights are far more effective than fluorescent, because they consume 90% less electricity. This means that lights will be cool to the touch and less of a fire hazard, in addition to saving you money on your electric bill.

#3: Tailor Your Landscaping To The Lighting Setup

 When buying lighting fixtures, be sure that you set up pathways and fixtures that flow with it. For instance, if you are purchasing numerous torch-style lights for your yard, you can also lay down brick pavers to create an elegant walkway. These brick pavers will cost you anywhere between $3 per square foot and $15 per square foot. Arrange them in a way that fits the scope of the lighting arrangements so that you can make a beautiful atmosphere that is great for entertaining company as well.

 Follow these three tips and use them to make the right decisions with your exterior lighting.


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