Outdoor Lighting

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Outdoor ceiling fan
Installing an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Keep the air moving on your covered patio.

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7 Outdoor Electrical Wiring Safety Tips

Always take safety precautions when doing electrical work.

A well-kept home lit up at night.
Prevent Break-Ins With Exterior Lighting

4 tips to keep your house--and intruders--illuminated.

Solar lights on a garden pathway.
How to Clean Solar Garden Lights

Solar garden lights keep your garden alight during the night

A motion sensor light shows the outline of a hooded figure with a crowbar.
The Best Spots for Motion Sensor Lights

Motion sensor lights are a great way to deter intruders.

A pole light during the day
Installing an Outdoor Pole Light

Installing an outdoor pole light can be a way to get functional lighting as well as ambience.

wall mounted porch light
7 Tips for Keeping Birds Off Your Porch Lights

Don't let your porch go to the birds with these easy and humane ways to keep them from your porch lights.

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How to Install a Timer Switch in Outdoor Lighting

Installing a timer switch for outdoor lighting can be easy.

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Low Voltage Lighting Q and A

What is low voltage lighting and how does it work?

A motion sensor light on a brick home.
Troubleshooting Motion Sensor Lights

Motion sensor lights provide you and your family a complete level of home security.

A man conducting repairs on a set of security lights.
How to Repair a Motion Detector Light

Security lights need to work to be effective.

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How to Protect Your Outdoor Lighting Fixtures from the Elements

Outdoor lighting fixtures are useful additions that set off your landscaping and guiding people safely.

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Flood Light Installation Step-By-Step

Outdoor flood lights provide added security to your home.

A porch light.
Installing Porch Lights

Installing porch lights requires electrical knowledge.

An outdoor electrical outlet.
How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet

An outdoor electrical outlet is a convenient option to have.

A lit up waterfall feature.
5 Things to Know About Pond Lighting

Pond lighting makes your backyard look more desirable by highlighting things like a waterfall.

One example of a timer switch for lights, sitting on its side.
How to Set a Light Timer

Timers can be great for creating an energy-efficient home.

A yard with lit up trees and bushes.
Outdoor Nightscaping Inspiration

Nightscaping creates the perfect outdoor oasis.

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How to Install an Exterior Light Fixture Box

A fixture box is the housing unit for an electrical device.

A modern house sits on a hill in twilight.
How to Install Exterior Motion Sensor Lights

Save money on your energy bill with motion sensor lights.

A motion sensor light.
5 Benefits to LED Motion Sensor Lights

Motion sensors can offer greater security.

Solar lights.
Comparison: Hard-Wired Electric vs Solar Powered Lighting

Solar landscape lighting is gaining popularity as more people become environmentally aware.

A lamp post against a green lawn.
Replace an Outdoor Lamp Post in 5 Steps

Replacing your lamp post is a breeze with these 5 steps.

A security flood light installed outside of a home.
How to Wire an Outdoor Flood Light

A new flood light can make the outside of your home a little safer at night.

A low-voltage lighting transformer.
Troubleshooting a Low-Voltage Lighting Transformer

Lighting issues? Try these troubleshooting tips.

Outdoor solar lights.
Troubleshooting Outdoor Solar Lights

Outdoor solar lights can provide free lighting.

A lamp post.
How To Install An Outdoor Lamp Post

Installing an outdoor lamp post may be easier than you think. If you are comfortable wiring a light fixture and know how to use a circular saw, the steps outlined here will tell you how to install a lamp post yourself.