By Steve
While considering adding landscape lighting to your home, you have likely done research that has led you towards either solar lights or low voltage lighting. If you have read any of the other posts on this site, you likely know how fond I am of the solar variety. Be that as it may, it is important that you understand the benefits (and drawbacks) of both. The last thing I want you to do is go out and buy a bunch of solar lights that are not going to work for you, based on my assertion that they are the . . . → Read More
By Steve
“Solar lights” has become an extremely popular buzzword in the home improvement circles as an easy and inexpensive way to go “green” when looking to add a touch of personality to your home. That said, many people are not quite sure where to start implementing solar landscape lighting into their design plans. If you read my last post on Tips for Designing your Solar Garden, you may have some ideas, but I decided it might help to give you some examples of where to start. These are really simple methods that you . . . → Read More
By admin
The use of solar energy to create beautiful and decorative solar garden lights has now grown to the extent that an individual can successfully plan and design a huge garden area that was previously impossible to light and maintain affordably. The use of solar lights is no longer limited to individual pathway lights that do not provide enough power to create dynamic focal points in the yard.
Wiring a large yard with landscape lighting is often cost prohibitive and does not allow an individual to modify or alter their original lay-out without investing further in junction and power boxes. . . . → Read More
By Steve
In today’s article I would like to discuss solar post lights.
In the past, solar lights were considered a luxury for the elite environmentalist due to the high cost of installation as well as maintenance. Solar technology of the past prevented the batteries included with such lighting to store energy for beyond a few hours, which is why many people believed solar lighting to be a much more inefficient method of landscape lighting.
However, today’s solar technology has not only increased the storage capacity of modern lights, but the photo-voltaic cells in numerous lights . . . → Read More
By HCOLguestpost
The following is a guest post from HCOLguestpost:
Solar lighting has come a long way since its inception. Once only within the realm of scientists and researchers, solar is now available to everyone. Because you will not have to be using electricity from the local power company, outdoor solar lights are a great value item. The initial purchase price is low compared to the price of paying for wired, plug in lights. The bulbs almost never wear out. If you use standard rechargeable batteries, that’s your only expense and if your lights will . . . → Read More
By admin
Those of you who have read my other posts on this site already know why solar garden lights are a must have for any home landscape lighting project. Outdoor solar lights have huge benefits over more traditional garden lights. Some of those benefits include:
Ease of installation – Installing solar lights in your garden usually takes only a few minutes, and requires few, if any, tools Lack of wires – Most models are completely wireless. Those that do have wires only have one wire leading from the light to the solar panel. No maintenance . . . → Read More
By admin
Out of all the different kinds of solar lighting that you can install around your home, outdoor solar lighting is by far the easiest and safest to install. That makes it an ideal first project for the do-it-yourself solar lights enthusiast.
The good thing about outdoor solar lights is that (in most cases) there is no wiring involved at all. With low voltage landscape lighting, wiring is needed to run from the lights to an external power source in order to function,even though the voltage level is very low and relatively safe. But solar lighting is powered entirely . . . → Read More
Party on with Solar Patio Lights
Solar Lights and Landscaping | Practical Issues
Solar Spot Lights
Solar Lights 101
Six Little Known Facts About Solar Lights
Tips for Designing Your Solar Garden
Installing Your Solar Garden Lights: Not As Easy As You Think!