Have you ever seen an aurora? This natural phenomenon is like nature's light show. Auroras tend to occur in high latitudes. Scientists refer to them as "northern lights" in the Northern hemisphere, and as "southern lights" in the Southern hemisphere. What causes them? Auroras happen when electrons and protons outside the atmosphere, collide with the upper atmosphere's atoms. This usually happens in areas around the magnetic poles of Earth.
Though the lighting fixtures outside your house are less flashy than auroras, their function is adequate for renters and homeowners alike. Whether you are returning to your house when it is pitch-black outdoors, walking outside to take out the garbage, or need an inexpensive deterrent to prevent your home from being robbed, lighting fixtures provide a wise investment. Here are some tips to guide you when you plan to install lighting fixtures on the exterior of your home:
1. Watch your steps When outside your home, you want your walkways, steps, and driveways to be sufficiently lit, helping to safeguard you and your guests. Use attractive post lanterns to light up the walkway or steps that lead to your home. You could also add a lighting fixture to the outside of your garage, as another safety tool. Other options include photo cells or timers, to boost security around your house.
2. Making a first impression Outdoor lighting fixtures are also ideal for outside the front entrance of your home. You want your visitors to feel safe and secure as they wait outside your home. Placing a lighting fixture on both sides of the front door is ideal.
3. Light up your outdoor entertainment When entertaining guests on patios, porches, and decks, make sure that the lighting is sufficient. The key when adding lighting fixtures in these areas is to supply enough lighting, while maintaining a sense of coziness. You could use a strong light where food will be cooked or served, while adding accent lighting to other areas around your home.
4. Boost your creativity with uplighting. Uplighting is an outstanding way to showcase various aspects of your property, without sacrificing safety. Use it to highlight anything ranging from a flower bed, to a flag pole.
5. Never overdo it While exterior lighting fixtures can help to provide security and safety to your home, avoid adding too much of a good thing. Use brighter lights for security, and a few softer lights for highlighting.
6. Maintain maintenance
Here are some maintenance priorities for the lighting fixtures outside your home
- Change bulbs when necessary and change all of them annually
- Trim branches of shrubs and trees, to maintian a high level of security
- Frequently check the fixtures' motion sensor, and regularly replace its timer batteries.
7. Show enlightenment by conserving energy You can take various steps to make your outdoor lighting fixtures, such as outdoor chandelier lighting fixtures, more energy efficient. Compact fluorescent bulbs are one excellent option. They are actually brighter and have a longer life than standard incandescent bulbs. Another option is to use exterior lighting with timers, allowing the lights to turn themselves off.
By:Nicolas Delbert
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