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Four Reasons To Upgrade Your Outdoor Lighting

28 November 2017

Jessica Jimenez

Outdoor lighting for your home is more important than you might think. Many people simply believe having a patio light is enough. Here are four reasons you need to have an electrician create a plan and upgrade your outdoor lighting for you:

1. Safety: First off, coming home at night can be dangerous if you can't see where you are going. You'd be surprised how many people fall in their own yard because it's not adequately lit. This is especially important if you are elderly or have an elderly person living at home. Pathways and the porch should all be well lit to prevent this. You also want this if you frequently have guests to keep them safe. 
2. Security: A home that is well lit from the outside is going to be the less likely target for a burglar. The reason being that there is less space for them to hide. Burglars like homes that are dark because it's guaranteed that they are less likely to be noticed. You might also consider a motion sensor light because this makes burglars feel as if they might be being watched. 
3. Function: Having more lighting in your yard is going to ensure that the outdoor space is more functional at night. You can entertain at night in the yard and enjoy your yard for just a bit longer. For example, you could have dinner with the family outside even if the sun has already set. This is especially nice on warm summer nights when it's finally cool enough outside to enjoy some time outdoors. 
4. Curb Appeal: Finally, you should add lighting simply for the curb appeal. Your home appears more inviting at night rather than dark and unappealing. Plus, it's extremely helpful if you plan on selling. Buyers like to see that there is less to do to the outside of the home. Plus, you can get great photos of your home even at night, which attracts more buyers to your home if they see these beforehand. Buyers like to know what their future home might look like in all settings. 

These are just four reasons to upgrade your outdoor lighting. Be sure to hire an electrician, especially if you need any rewiring done, which you might if there are places you need more lighting to be added. An electrician can even create a plan for your outdoor space to ensure that the lighting is all well connected and able to light up the home completely at night. 

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