In a previous post we discussed the Kelvin Scale and I’ll reiterate it here. That said, we do want to recommend something specific and that is the Kelvin scale for outdoor use. If the manufacturer does not have replaceable bulbs then it’s good to know what their warranty is and what their claim process is like.Īdditionally, you’ll be presented with other options, such as selecting what lumen output or the style of bulb, which are relatively benign and matter of personal preference. Conversely, hardwired LEDs should last you quite a long time, but be certain to ask about whether their bulbs are replaceable if you need to swap them out. Plus, when they begin to lose their charge their output will suffer. Overcast, snow, rain, and a variety of other factors can make them intermittent at best. Solar lights, while great in concept, rarely ever perform as sold. We recommend using motion sensor outdoor wall lights with replaceable LED flood light bulbs that are hardwired into your home. When installing outdoor security lighting, the specifics for each homeowner to choose from are quite large and expanding. In this month’s blog post we wanted to give you the rundown on all of the things you need to know before selecting an outdoor security lighting system. A dark home (or yard) is vulnerable to criminal activity, so by keeping your property well lit, you will be hedging your bets in your favor.

The reason homeowners need to consider adding outdoor security lighting to their property is because of the elevated risk for criminals to take advantage of your dark shadows on the exterior of your home. According to a 2018 study by the University of Colorado at Boulder, violent crime rates rise in the winter months, particularly when we have mild winters like this one. Like our friends in nature, humans kind of get into hibernation mode ourselves, but there’s an exception to that rule and it can be a costly one - crime.

People in our community tend to stay in more and are less observant about the comings and goings on your block. As many of us experience, the winter months can be quite a shock from our warm and bright summers, primarily due to the extended hours of darkness and the inclement weather we receive.

Motion sensors for outdoor lights