Benefits of Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting can add more livable space to your home. If you have a patio, outdoor lighting can help you spend more time eating, reading, or enjoying company outside this Spring and Summer.

Your yard will be illuminated with outdoor lighting, which allows you to not only spend more time in the yard playing games or sports but can be used to illuminate special features of your landscape beds.

Outdoor lighting is an important safety feature as well. An illuminated yard and pathways allow you to see where you’re going and reduce the risk of tripping and falling. In your driveway, lighting over your driveway and your front porch can deter thieves who often rely on the cover of darkness to commit their crimes.

Additionally, outdoor lighting can increase your curb appeal which is important if you’re looking to sell your home.

Types of Outdoor Lighting

Depending on the goal for your home, there are different types of outdoor lighting you can consider installing.

• Floodlights have adjustable beams that can be mounted on a fixed item to light up specific areas including playground equipment, and flag poles.
• Motion sensor lights turn on when something passes by infrared light. Motion sensors are perfect over your driveway, garage, and entrances.
• Landscape lighting uses sconces, spotlights, lanterns, and other lighting fixtures to light up landscape features as well as architectural elements and adds curb appeal to your home.

Installing Outdoor Lighting

The electricians at Raceway Electric can install outdoor lighting for your home in a safe and professional manner. We’d love to help you make your outdoor living more enjoyable. Contact us today at 316-573-2100 for more information!

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5 Ways to Increase Your Curb Appeal

1. Outdoor lights can highlight the best features of your home including any interesting architectural elements. These elements can include entryways, columns, spires, or other prominent features. Spotlighting these parts of your home will help set it apart from the competition. If your entryway light is outdated, make an upgrade. You can use in-ground lights to illuminate walls or trees.
2. Use outdoor lighting to illuminate pathways and walkways. Not only do these kinds of lights have an amazing effect on the look of the property,  but they help with safety as well. A well-lit pathway is safer to walk down and well-lit properties, in general, are less likely to be targeted for burglars.
3. Landscape lighting allows you to highlight beautiful trees, flower beds, koi ponds, or other landscaping features. The right kind of landscape lighting will create an ambiance that is appealing to home buyers and may increase the number of people interested in purchasing your home. Uplighting trees with a spotlight are one common type of landscape lighting.
4. Deck lights and garden lights are often simple string lights with larger bulbs that can be installed easily by the homeowner. While simple, these lights can make a big difference.
5. Garage doors and driveways are perfect spots for lighting as well. The right kind of lighting on the front of your home will make it more charming and safer.

Residential Electrical Services

Raceway Electric can help you increase your curb appeal with outdoor lighting. Contact us today to see how we can be of service. Committed to safety and quality, we’d love to help!

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