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What is the best type of outdoor security lighting for a home.?

Apr 23, 2007 by rob d | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

We existent close to a major road that gets quite a bit of foot traffic. Now we keep our property dark at end of day and have a motion detecting flood light. We've been told that the exterior should be illuminated. My concern is that if the outfit is lit up at night...things like patio furnature, bikes and skate boards will be visible...and therefore more of a goal.

Thanks in advance for your help...Rob

Most thieves do not like to be in the "give prominence to". If one is going to rob you, they will do it no matter what you have. You may want to light the yard area with an all night light and use the going detector type nearer the house. This would deter someone from walking across the property to see what you have to offer.

There are so many different color of lights now! How do I choose right color of lighting for my home?

Sep 18, 2007 by valderein@sbcglobal.net | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

Answerable for: Beauty is a result of function.
To make your home cosy, approach it from a practical standpoint - follow these uncontrived rules.
*Daylight (intense blue-white light - 6500 degrees Kelvin) - ripping for outdoor security. It actually causes the brain to increase seratonin production creating a mild calmative impress. This may help reduce aggressive behavior close to home. It works.
*Daylight - great for garage/reading/library/work areas.
*Full Spectrum (all colors of the rainbow - natural outdoor light) - best for these areas, because it increases proficiency to see details (color contrast depth).
*Pure White light (5000 to 5500 degrees K) - first-class for kitchen/laundry/bath. It doesn't alter the appearance of food/clothes/coating/makeup color.
*Cool White (slight green tint - 4100 degrees K) - eulogistic for dinette/breakfast nook/side lighting.
*Soft/Warm White (orange yellow to lemon yellow - 2700 to 3500 Degrees Kelvin). Minded lighting/hallway/tv area/side light,
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Yellow Lights are Greatest I think, they make you happier, or try the lights that actually model the sun. (The one's they give to people with Seasonal Affective Tumult)

How do you add holiday lights to your home? What do you do for cords if you dont have an outdoor outlet?

Dec 13, 2008 by Amy | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I have a basement windown with a degree to fit a cord. But are there any outdoor outlets for lights you can install easily to your home?

Yes, I have to do the same item. The solution is to have an electrician run a line and install a weather-proof outdoor outlet.

The only way around the problem is to do what we're doing, run weatherproof range cords from the basement. In my case, it actually works very well.