Most homeowners want to increase the value of their home, not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the future, just in case they decide to sell their house. According to a recent blog post on WDSUNews.com, installing certain lighting trends will increase the worth of a house and make it more eye-catching to potential buyers. These trends use safe and economical low-voltage outdoor lighting solutions, which is quickly becoming the favored alternative to conventional options.

The blog mentioned key areas of the home where people can install the trendy fixtures, and one of these prime locations is the deck. Houses with decks will benefit from being properly illuminated, since certain lights will enhance the beauty of the natural wood deck. Homeowners who go this route should buy low-voltage lights that are safer for outdoor use and durable during bad weather.

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A homeowner could have outdoor lights installed for a variety of different reasons. These could range from enhancing the overall beauty of the home to providing an opportunity for residents to spend quality time together under a starry night sky. What homeowners may not realize is that outdoor lighting can also increase security for their property. Below are three outdoor lighting ideas from an article on Memetics.com that anyone can apply to ensure their relatives and guests are always safe on their premises.

One idea is to use outdoor lighting to create safe pathways. Lit paths are used to indicate safe routes to and from the home. This can be especially helpful if the route crosses through gardens or extensive landscaping. If homeowners hold parties in their backyard at night, well-lit pathways create visible boundaries between walkable areas and areas that should be avoided. Pathway lighting is designed to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring on your property.

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According to an August news post on Bernews.com, the Bermuda Police service has noticed a “persistent rise in commercial burglaries around the island.” This came following three separate incidents that happened within 24 hours to various business establishments on Lover’s Lane in Paget, on Parliament Street, and on Laffan Street.

In the wake of investigations, police officials urged business owners to review the safety and security solutions they are currently using, including the commercial outdoor lighting systems that they may or may not have installed around their premises. Authorities also gave business owners some helpful tips about what they could do to avoid being burglarized.

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People will spend a lot of time, money, and effort to make their gardens or outdoor living spaces more attractive and lively, especially at night. Many homeowners will install outdoor lights and lamps to create the right look for their home. Unfortunately, some tend to make outdoor lighting mistakes that distract from their original purpose. Thankfully, there are landscape lighting experts like us who can offer guidance on how to fix these common mistakes.

The first of these mistakes is not starting with a sufficient design plan. Frank Crandall writes about landscape lighting at the news portal GoLocalProv. He says that the design should come first because it is crucial for homeowners to identify what they will need to get their desired outcome. Crandall suggests that they pre-plan details like the number of bulbs and wires, the placement of light sources within the landscaping, and the kind of lighting techniques that will be used.

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Many homeowners have been asking us if LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting for their yards or gardens is a good choice. Two years ago, most landscape experts would have told them to consider other options, but that is no longer the case. Lawn & Landscape magazine recently pointed out that LEDs are now gaining acceptance and popularity among many designers. One landscape designer based in South Carolina told the same magazine that LEDs have evolved so quickly and considerably that they are now part of his daily designs.

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Create the impression that someone is at home. That was the advice Police Lt. Brian Piekarski of Sagamore Hills, Ohio gave to anyone who wants to prevent burglars from targeting their houses. Lieutenant Piekarski advised residents to “Keep your home lit up. Outside lights are great. Indoor lights are good.” He spoke out on Fox 8 Cleveland after a string of burglaries in his neighborhood. “The darker your home, the more attractive it is to somebody who wants to burglarize it because it’s going to be less noticeable if they kick in the front door.”

Lieutenant Piekarski was definitely right that outside lights are great, especially when it comes to home safety. Strategically placed outdoor or landscape lighting will enhance the safety and security of your home, while also enhancing the beauty of its exterior.

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