About Solar Accent Lights
If you live in a rental property or would like to decorate a vacation home, solar accent lights are great way to go green and save money. Just about any outdoor lighting fixture that you might think of is now available in a solar powered model. You can find tier lights to illuminate a walkway, pole lamps to light an outdoor living area, or hanging lights to drape over deck rails for a warm, festive ambiance.
When planning outdoor accent lighting, you can combine form with function. Start by evaluating how you use your outdoor space. If you spend a lot of time on your deck or patio, consider hanging solar string lights (also known as “fairy” lights because of the whimsical touch they bring) for instant charm. They’re quick and simple to install, and just as easy to take down when you move to a new home, pack up to return home after your long weekend, or when you just want to change the scenery a bit.
For a more formal look, you can add portable solar standing pole lamps to light up your outdoor areas. There are a variety of styles to choose from, whether you prefer traditional or modern designs. Create an air of classical elegance with faux wrought iron designs made from lighter weight materials for greater portability; or make a statement with stainless steel, copper, or other metals in contemporary designs.
For something a bit smaller, portable solar tier lights can be mounted on stakes and temporarily anchored into the ground. Use these to border the perimeter of a patio or pond, or to highlight an ornamental garden or a particularly treasured plant, like your favorite rose bush in full bloom.
Outdoor solar lighting requires little maintenance; you’ll simply need to monitor the rechargeable batteries. Install outdoor solar lights to create the right mood for the occasion, then easily put them away until the next time you entertain or take a trip. Solar accent lights are a fun, easy, eco-friendly way to complement any outdoor living area.
Happy Gardening!Andrea Kalli
Security lighting must provide stronger illumination than solar lighting that is designed primarily for outdoor decoration. Security lights must also be more powerful, durable, and reliable than simple solar accent lighting. Here are some things to think about before you buy a solar security light.
When deciding where to place solar security lights for maximum security, you may not have many options. If the area where you most need the nighttime illumination doesn’t receive much direct sunlight during the day, it may be difficult for the solar panel component to fully recharge. For example, you may need to attach a security light to a north wall with an overhanging roof where the fixture would receive no exposure to sunlight. To avoid this problem, make sure you purchase a fixture with a… Continue reading the rest of this article...
Most people think of security features like flood lights, security lamps, and motion detectors when it comes to lighting for safety. While many people know that good outdoor lighting can be an effective way to deter crime, criminal activity isn’t the only danger that exists in dark outdoor areas. Dark stairways and edges can be even more dangerous than a prowler.
Solar lighting can provide a solution to the hazards of poor outdoor lighting. It can be used to light up steps or ramp edges that can’t easily be seen in the dark, or on walkways that cover uneven ground. For some, the cost of installing electrical wiring along a winding walkway may be prohibitive. Solar path lighting is an inexpensive alternative. Other options include solar step lights or solar lighting… Continue reading the rest of this article...
Outdoor solar post lights add a bit of classical elegance to almost any landscape design. While hanging string lights and flood lights are quite common, a home with post lights illuminating the front entryway makes a statement that distinguishes itself from the crowd.
Solar post lights come in a variety of unique and elegant designs. If your home is a traditional architectural style like Victorian, Colonial, or Craftsman, there are many beautiful traditional fixtures to choose from. On the other hand, if you prefer something sleek and modern, you can also find contemporary post lights to suit your tastes.
Early on, solar lighting did not provide as much illumination as electric lighting. Since that time, solar panel and LED technology has advanced a great deal, and modern outdoor solar lighting is just… Continue reading the rest of this article...
