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Choosing Outdoor Lighting

There are many good reasons to light your property at night, not the least of which is safety. Beyond safety, though, there are other considerations. Outdoor lighting can completely transform the look of your home after dark. Outdoor lighting has a reputation for being expensive to install and maintain, but it does not have to be. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your budget to install outdoor lighting that makes a statement and turns your home into a nighttime showpiece in your neighborhood.

Evaluate your resources and power sources. If you keep your lighting close to the house, you can save on installing new power outlets and additional wiring. If you do need to install wiring and outlets, there are do-it-yourself kits that you can install on your own. If you opt to install your own and you're not a licensed, experienced electrician, though, do have your work inspected by one before using it.

On the same note, check with your local code authorities before adding any outdoor power sources to be sure that you adhere to regulations. Nothing turns a cheap job into a huge expense faster than fines for violating local ordinances.

Consider solar powered lights for walkways and paths. Solar powered stake lights are an extremely budget conscious option for path and safety lighting. You can buy them in sets of four or six at your local home and garden store for as little as $30. Installation is as simple as driving a stake into the ground. There are no wires, and no drain on your electric bill. Most are powered with a battery backup for those days when there's not enough sun to power the lights.

Consider safety first. Decoration is wonderful, but your first concern should be safety. Use motion sensor lighting to illuminate dark areas on your property without having lights glaring all night long. Do not skimp here – your safety is vital. Do, however, check with your insurance company. You may get a break on the premiums for making safety improvements.

The second safety issue is illuminating pathways and steps to avoid falls and injuries. Path and stair lighting can be very decorative and attractive. One inexpensive option for stairway lighting are strips that fit along the edges of the risers. The light is indirect and shines down on each step so you and your visitors can see where you're putting your feet.

Less is definitely more when it comes to outdoor lighting. Avoid garish, overbright lights. An additional benefit to using fewer lights is a savings of wattage, and, in turn, expenses; both up front and in long term maintenance.

Backlighting and low lights can add drama to a bland landscape. Choose a feature to highlight and use a single light behind it to cast it in silhouette. If you shine lights through a tree, the overall effect can be truly dramatic.

Don't be afraid to be tacky. Twinkling fairy lights may be overdone, but a single strand of tiny white Christmas lights twining a potted patio plant or edging the patio deck can be surprisingly effective.

Turn to unusual sources. For instance, instead of using overhead or spotlighting for your patio or deck, rely on battery or solar operated table lanterns on your patio tables. Light your outdoor space just as you would your indoor space, taking into account ambient light and task lighting. Do not light what doesn't need lighting.

Driveway lighting serves two purposes. It should illuminate paths and walkways so that your guests and family can make their way safely from vehicle to house, and it should outline your driveway enough that drivers can navigate it safely. Consider walkway lights along the edges of the driveway, especially if the driveway is edged with stones, bushes or raised flowerbeds.

 

Providing good outdoor lighting can offer added security as well as extend your outside parties or other activities well into the night. Adding outdoor flood lighting will also enhance the beauty of your home and increase its value. There is a wide selection of decorative outdoor lighting from which to choose. Before beginning your project, consider these valuable tips.

Step1

Contact your local municipality on code requirements and adhere to these closely.

Step2

Call the electric company to arrange for them to mark any areas with underground wiring prior to your dig.

Step3

Purchase lighting fixtures that are comprised of approved properties and made for outdoor usage. Look for the Underwriter's Laboratory seal.

Step4

Obtain a ground fault interrupter to stop the current should the hot wire become compromised in any way.

Step5

Disconnect the power source to prevent electrical shock.

Step6

Ground the cable and lighting fixtures.

Step7

Dig your trench at least 2 feet deep to protect your cable. If there is above ground exposure use a conduit to prevent weather damage. Local codes may require the entire line be protected. Consider key placements for your fixtures and direct them away from the home. Prevent glare by using lower watt bulbs. Test your angles to make sure you are not flooding your neighbors yard or the street with your flood lights.

 

You can create many other different effects without much investment if you take the time to plan your lighting blueprint as carefully as you do your landscaping. Find interesting features in your landscape and use light to accent them at night. Do keep in mind that light pollution has become a serious consideration when lighting at night. Keep the lights low, and angle them so that they do not disturb neighbors or local wildlife.

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Lights On For Safety Sign $109.49 Lights on for safety signs clearly alert drivers and advise headlight use for safety. 24"h x 18"w- Lights on for safety sign. Choose from aluminum, steel, or polyethylene. Option of high-intensity reflective or engineer grade reflective. Can't be missed in dark conditions, and is ideal for parking lots and driveways. Option of standard or duroshield topcoat. Duroshield topcoat has a lifetime guarantee- the best defense against fading, graffiti, and chemicals.

Multicolor Safety Rear Lights (Red, 2-Piece) $3.79 HighlightsSafety rear lightSingle LED, super brightConstant mode / flashing modeUniversal fitsSpecificationsWeight Approx: 9.2gSize Approx: 7.3 x 2.8 x 5.5 cmPackage Contents2 Safety Rear Lights

Rechargeable Dog Safety LED Lights $19.95 See and be seen. Rechargeable, compact safety light shines a bright white LED beam to help you and your dog be seen at night. Clips easily to your dog's collar or leash—or your zipper pull or keychain—and illuminates in either steady or flashing mode. Rubberized, water-resistant housing. Recharges in any USB port; no batteries required. 2 1/2" long. Buy 2 or more, just $17.95 each

Reflective Safety Band With 4 Flashing LED Lights $7.99 Safety Band Features: Be seen early by passing cars to help prevent accidents. Great for joggers, walkers, bikers, construction workers, or anyone who is out at night. 4 red LED lights flash approximately 150 times per minute. Visible from up to 2,500 feet (800 meters) Highly reflective fluorescent material Flexible band with hook-and-loop straps wraps around your wrists, ankles, or arm or attaches to your belt, bag, or bike. Included replaceable CR2032 lithium battery lasts approximately 150 hours. 1 inch wide and 9 inches long. 0.5 ounces (with battery installed).

Reflective Safety Vests with Flashing LED Lights $44.88 16 flashing LEDs and 2" highly reflective striping. 100 flashes per minute! Don't take the chance of not being seen! Great safety vests for low light or night time safety. Increase visibility and safety in all conditions. Average 96 hours of LED flashing time with two AA alkaline batteries On/Off switch and power conserving circuitry for longer battery life. Lightweight mesh with easily adjustable hook and loop enclosures. Available in orange or lime green. One size fits all. Suitable for police, surveyor, and hunter use. Increase safety in traffic, patrol, construction, and highway situations.

3M™ Light Vision™ Safety Glasses with LED Lights $12.9 Anti-UV radiation safety glasses. 3M™ Light Vision™ safety glasses with LED lights have two ultra-bright, adjustable LED lights with wrap-around design and cushioned brow Polycarbonate lenses absorb up to 99.9% UV rays Include replaceable CR2032 3 V battery, microfiber storage bag and lanyard Meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact

ANSI Z535 Safety Signs - Danger - Flammable No Open Lights $16.8 Be compliant  with the latest ANSI Z535.2 environmental and facility safety sign standards. The new recommended format for ANSI Z535 Safety Signs is intended to provide a safety message that is clearly and rapidly understood Safety signs come in either 7"W x 10"H or 10"W x 14"H sizes Signs are available in flexible self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic or heavy-duty aluminum with 4 mounting holes Extend the life and performance of the sign by upgrading to Seton UltraTuff™ overlaminate Message reads "Flammable No Matches Or Open Lights" with a standard ANSI compliant "Danger" header

ANSI Z535 Safety Signs - Danger - No Smoking Or Open Lights $16.8 Be compliant  with the latest ANSI Z535.2 environmental and facility safety sign standards. The new recommended format for ANSI Z535 Safety Signs is intended to provide a safety message that is clearly and rapidly understood Safety signs come in either 7"W x 10"H or 10"W x 14"H sizes Signs are available in flexible self-adhesive vinyl, rigid plastic or heavy-duty aluminum with 4 mounting holes Extend the life and performance of the sign by upgrading to Seton UltraTuff™ overlaminate Message reads "No Smoking Or Open Lights" with a standard ANSI compliant "Danger" header

Safety 1st Disney Music and Lights Walker $114.32 The Disney Music and Lights Walker offers hours of fun for your little one. The oversized snack/play tray features the Disney characters and conveniently swings open for snack time or to accommodate other toys. Two (2) swing-open activity traysThree-position height adjustmentSturdy wheels work on floors or carpetsGrip strips reduce movement on uneven surfacesMachine-washable padded seatFolds down easily for storage or travelHolds child up to 30 lbsChild must be taller than 32 inches Note: Child must be able to sit up unassistedDimensions: 22.5 x 25 x 28.5

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Safety 1st® Sound 'n Lights Activity Walker (Lil' Safari) $46.04 Safety 1st® Sound 'n Lights Activity Walker (Lil' Safari) WA033ASDA Grip strips reduce movement on uneven surfaces sounds including 12 songs 5 playful toys entertain your baby with music Folding frameRemovable activity tray and lights Machine-washable padded seat Seat easily adjusts to 3 heightslength:28.38height:19.5width:24.75

Safety Reflector $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles A safety reflector is a wearable retroreflector intended for pedestrians. It is similar to reflective stripes that can be found on safety vests and clothing worn by road workers and rescue workers. They are sometimes erroneously called luminous badges or luminous tags, but this is incorrect as they do not themselves produce light, but only reflect it. A safety reflector helps to make a pedestrian visible to vehicles on the road up to three times further away than without a reflector, since it reflects the light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. Safety reflectors are especially useful in rural areas where there are no street lights. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 78 Publication Date: 2010/08/19 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.19 inches

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Safety 1st Sound 'n Lights Activity Walker in Violet $76.9 Keep your little one entertained with this sound and light filled Safety 1st Sounds 'n Lights Activity Walker in Violet. The oversize snack/play tray features an activity tray with five playful toys to entertain your baby with music, sounds and lights. Folding frameRemovable activity trayGrip strips reduce movement on uneven surfaces Three height adjustmentsFive (5) playful toys12 songs, sounds and lightsMachine-washable padded seatHolds child up to 30 pounds and less than 32 inches tallChild must be able to sit up unassistedMaterials: Plastic, fabric, metalDimensions: 29.5 inches high x 19.5 inches wide x 4.2 inches deep

Msa Safety incom Msa Safety incom Reflective Safety Vest 817890 $8.81 Reflective safety vest Applications: Working on/near roads, construction sites, school crossing guards, jogging/walking/cycling The retroreflective stripes on this safety vest help the wearer appear more visible, especially between dusk and dawn as cars' lights reflect off of the stripes The stripes run from the waist and over the shoulder to the back, ensuring reflectivity The high visibility lime green material also contributes to increased visibility during daylight hours Lightweight mesh One size fits all Brand #: MSA Safety/InCom 817890 UPC: 641817000205 Keywords: reflective vest safety

American DJ 2' Safety Cable $5.99 Ensure your light fixtures stay in place with this safety cable designed to secure lights to a truss or pipe.

Sas Safety LED Inspectors Safety Glasses. Each $15.81 Manufacturer: Sas Safety. Each. Features and Benefits: Ultra bright built-in LED lights High impact polycarbonate lenses Anti-fog coating on lenses Scratch resistant lenses Batteries included Other features include: On/Off switch, non slip nose-piece a

Safety Flashing System Five LED Lights (Case of 12) $157.79 This ultra-compact highly visible safety flasher contains five LED lights and allows a choice of seven different flashing patterns. The lightweight design of the light is ideal for joggers, cyclists, skiers, hikers, kids, and anyone wanting better visibility during outdoor activity.Includes an adjustable arm strap, belt clip, and secure bike-mounting clipWater-resistantFeatures two shatter-resistant lens covers in red and amberPowered by two (2) AA batteries, (not included) for over 200 hours of battery lifeUltra-compact and lightweightAllows a choice of seven different flashing patternsMaterials: Polycarbonate, plastic and nylon

Street Safety Hints $3.95 The cheerful little boy on this board bookas cover introduces the important idea of street safety to preschool toddlers, as well as to kids who are starting school. Children learn to recognize zebra stripes for safety at road crossings. They are introduced to road signs and their meanings and to traffic lights. They learn safety rules when walking to their destinations, riding their bicycles, and even when playing outside on their scooters. They learn about the importance of wearing safety helmets when bicycling, and of using seat belts and special childrenas seats when riding in the family car. This picture-filled book teaches the significance of developing safety habits in a lighthearted way that kids will find both entertaining and instructive. (

Safety Is No Accident Signal Scoreboard $1127.39 Safety is no accident signal scoreboards make it easy to tell when the last incident occurred in your facility. Draw immediate attention to safety by highlighting the status of departments, divisions, and production lines. Working lights indicate safety status in a way that cannot be missed. Automatic LED counter tracks days and updates every 24 hours. Scoreboards are made of heavy-duty steel for long lasting durability. Supplied with plug-in adapters and hardware. Scoreboard is 23-3/4"h x 29"w.

Maxsa Innovations Reflective Safety Vest With 16 Led Lights $32.85 Be seen early by passing cars to help prevent accidents. Great for joggers walkers bikers construction workers or anyone who is outside at night. 16 LED lights (8 on front and 8 on back) flash approximately 150 times per minute. Visiable from up to 2 500 (800 meters). High reflective fluorescent material. Flexible lightweight mesh with hook and loop closures. 8.5 oz. (without batteries installed). One size fits all. 90 day limited warranty

Pilot Safety Cover Toggle Switches $7.99 Pilot's racing style toggle switch provides you with an extra level safety. Lift the cover to flip the switch on and then flip the cover down to turn it off. Works great with NOS systems, fog lights, driving lights, neon lights or any other accessory. Available in blue, carbon fiber and red.

Chauvet Lighting 31 Safety Cable - Silver $2.99 Secure your lights with this 31" steel safety cable that holds up to 700 lbs.

Custom Electronic Safety Signal Scoreboard $1255.49 Electronic safety signal scoreboards with auto-count demand attention with bold, bright lights. Semi-custom electronic safety signal scoreboard with LED auto-counter that updates every 24 hours. Your text will be printed in black at the top of the scoreboard.

Pacer Mini Marker Tailgate Running Lights Combo Kit (10 Lights) $27.95 Additional rear lighting is a proven safety factor, providing extra visibility to following vehicles. Pacer Tailgate Running Lights have a distinctive styling that is popular for big Dualie tailgates. An alternative location for these lights is above the rear window of the truck. The Pacer Mini Marker Light Kit includes (6) amber lights and (4) red lights, each with snap on lenses. Meets D.O.T. specifications. Includes wire harness and mounting hardware. Each ligh is 3?'' L x 1'' W x 1'' H.

Safety Camera Partnership $92.4 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Safety Camera Partnerships (SCP) were Local Governmentbased organisations, set up in the United Kingdom as part of The National Safety Camera Scheme. This scheme officially ended in April 2007, when revenue from safety cameras began being distributed to local authorities instead of being reclaimed by the partnerships. Such partnerships have now changed their names to either casualty reduction partnership, road awareness partnership, safer roads partnership, or similar. Their main tool of enforcement was the traffic enforcement camera, erroneously known as the speed camera, as such cameras can also detect transgressions of red traffic lights, bus lanes etc. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 146 Publication Date: 2010/08/19 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.34 inches

Front LED Fender Tip Lights $29.95 Custom Dynamics Front LED Fender Tip Lights Increase the visibility, safety and 'cool-factor' of your cruiser motorcycle by adding high-intensity LED lights to your fender tips. Trick out your? front fender with extreme illumination! Replaces OEM bulb 40 wide-angle super-bright Next Generation Genesis? LEDs Single-intensity/function lights act as running lights for you bike

First Alert Led Puck Lights $5.99 Safety and security throughout your home. Long life - over 100 hours of light on a single set of batteries No tools requires - just peel and stick Energy saving Cool to touch  9 AAA Batteries included Made in China Household , Lightbulbs & Lighting , NIght Lights , Night Lights

Pilot Safety Cover Toggle Switch $7.99 Pilot's racing style toggle switch provides you with an extra level safety. Lift the red cover to flip the switch on and then flip the cover down to turn it off. Works great with NOS systems, fog lights, driving lights, neon lights or any other accessory. Mounts to a standard 3/8" hole. 12V, 15 Amps.