LED Lighting: The Perfect Low Voltage Solution

Outdoor lighting can really add character to your home. However, the budget-conscious may think that this is a bit superfluous, especially given today's tough economy. Nature lovers might also scoff at it as yet another reason to consume electricity, which ultimately results in carbon emission.

Light emitting diode (LED) light bulbs, which have been recently gaining popularity, might allay the concerns of both parties. Unlike the standard incandescent bulb, LED bulbs produce light when electrons move across semi-conductive materials. They can shine for up to 50,000 hours when incandescent bulbs already putter out at 750.

Since LED bulbs are often constructed of plastic instead of glass, they won't shatter as easily as incandescent ones. They also don't have a filament, which is fragile and easily damaged (by an electrical fluctuation, for example). In other words, they're the perfect set-it-and-forget-it lighting source for a patio or lawn.

While the cost of installing outdoor LED lighting may be more expensive than traditional lighting, LED bulbs will serve you for years and will pay for themselves in savings before you know it. Fortunately, as LED lighting becomes more mainstream, cost could become less of a deal. Now, you have an outdoor lighting solution that will beautify your house while being kind to the environment.