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December 17th, 2010Solar Yard Lighting
October 21st, 2010Solar yard lights are designed with ease of use in mind. Unlike wired lights which can require the work of an electrician 
to install, solar yard lights are built for the average consumer. Creating a well lit yard is as easy as setting a light module into place. The fact is, yards are dynamic places and no two are…
Solar Deck Lights
October 21st, 2010While everyone has a different idea of what a quality deck should be, everyone can agree that decks need to be well lit 
at night if they are to be used frequently. Light fixtures are available which are specifically intended to be installed on decks. These fixtures come in different styles to accommodate different parts of the deck. For…
Outdoor Garden Lights
September 18th, 2010When it comes to lighting a garden, nothing works better than outdoor garden lights. These light kits are specifically 
designed to be used in the garden. Picking just any outdoor light fixture may not always be the best choice, as regular fixtures tend to not blend in well with gardens. Garden lights, on the other hand, are designed to…
Save Money with Solar Christmas Lights
July 17th, 2010Christmas is a cherished time for many, but can result in heavy energy costs from holiday light displays. Typical 
holiday lights consist of a long powered string with light bulbs at equal length. Known as string lights, these systems require access to a wall outlet or extension cord for power. Routing these cords outdoors can be dangerous…
Shading with Outdoor Umbrella Lights
July 10th, 2010With the addition of outdoor umbrella lights, a backyard can become brightly illuminated at night. There are several 
specialized types of lights available which are designed to attach to outdoor umbrellas. Umbrellas are a great place to mount lights because of their location. Umbrellas are usually placed over highly trafficked areas such as an outdoor dining set or…
Exterior Accenting with Solar Post Lights
July 10th, 2010There are several different views of what a solar post light is. This guide talks about three different light fixtures that 
could be considered a post light, and what the applications of each is. Post lights are designed to accent areas of a yard with light. These lights sit atop a post, elevated above the ground where they…
Types of Outdoor Accent Lighting
July 9th, 2010Outdoor accent lighting provides a way to truly bring an outdoor environment to life. Accent lighting focuses on 
specific features in the yard and brings them out to prominence. Unlike the harsh light sources pre-installed into many homes, accent lights are more subtle and surreal. The addition of accent lighting turns a cookie-cutter home into a personalized haven.
Outdoor…
Yard Illuination with a Solar Spot Light
June 26th, 2010Lighting up your outdoor space can be incredibly easy when using a solar spot light. Spot lights are designed to target 
specific areas of a yard to provide much needed illumination at night. They have many applications ranging from functional to decorative. An outdoor dining area or poolside can be lit quickly and easily thanks to solar technology…
Guide to Solar Patio Lighting
June 20th, 2010Transforming a patio from a dark and dreary atmosphere into a well-lit haven is easily done using solar patio lighting. 
Patio lighting is not limited to a specific area of the yard. The wide variety of patio lights available makes it possible to transform a patio front to back. Solar technology allows these light fixtures to be placed…
Guide to Solar Driveway Lights
June 17th, 2010Solar driveway lights require no electrical work and are ready to use right out of the box. They are called driveway lights because they are intended to be used as light borders on the edges of driveways. These light systems are a bold 
way to increase visibility to a yard while enhancing the decorative feel. When placed on…
Types of Solar Patio Lights
June 17th, 2010With the modern convenience of solar patio lights, people can quickly transform their yards into a well-lit oasis. Without 
the need to route wires or perform electrical work, this transformation can occur literally overnight. Solar lights for the patio come in every light form including spot, path and string lights. Maximum coverage of a yard is accomplished by…
Illumination With a Solar Patio Umbrella
June 13th, 2010A solar patio umbrella provides more than just shade from the sun. These specialized umbrellas are equipped with LED 
lights on the underside that glow brightly at night. These lights are powered by solar technology, meaning that the umbrella requires no external power source. Absorbing energy from the sun during the day, the solar panel on…
Concealed Lighting With Solar Rock Lights
June 13th, 2010Garden accents like solar rock lights are designed to provide illumination in an unexpected way. Rock lights are crafted 
out of resin in the shape of a rock that has been painted to resemble the real thing. On top of the rock is a solar panel which gathers energy and stores it in a rechargeable battery. A concealed…
Exterior Lighting with Solar Umbrella Lights
June 5th, 2010With the help of solar umbrella lights, patio umbrellas can serve the dual purpose of providing shade and lighting. If 
you currently own a trusty patio umbrella, you know how helpful it can be with cooling off a porch or outdoor dining area. Adding lights to your umbrella can make it useful at night too, providing generous illumination…
Variations In Outdoor Patio Lighting
May 18th, 2010Patios may come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing is clear: any patio space can benefit from the addition of outdoor patio lights. The reason for 
this is simply that a dark and dreary outdoor space can be an unpleasant place to be. Lighting, whether it be for function or decoration, is better than none…
Patio Umbrella Lights
May 16th, 2010Patio umbrella lights are an essential part of many people’s backyards, providing shade and protection from the hot sun. You wouldn’t think that 
patio umbrellas would be useful after sundown, but they can be quite handy when used with patio umbrella lights. Umbrella lights are an unexpected and interesting way to provide the lighting you need to see…
Backyard Illumination With Patio Lights
May 15th, 2010The basic light fixtures that come built into a home are often not sufficient enough to provide proper lighting. Yards and gardens can be expansive 
places, requiring several types of lights to achieve the right look and feel. Many types of patio lights exist which serve the dual purpose of being decorative and functional. For example, patio string lights…
How To Install Walkway Lighting
May 15th, 2010Walkways and paths can be a great place to add lights for decoration and safety. There are two general types of walkways lights- low voltage and solar 
powered. The solar powered models are the easiest to install and do not require any special wiring. However, these lights tend to dim after a few hours of usage until they can…
Decorative and Functional Backyard Lighting
May 13th, 2010Backyards can retain their beauty even after the sun goes down when backyard lighting is used effectively. The time and money you invest in patio 
furniture and other decor is meaningless if you can’t see or use it at night. Backyard lights add a degree of majesty and dimension that illuminate your yard any hour of the day. Homeowners…
