The backyard of a lake home can be a wonderful place for entertaining and taking in the beautiful sunset views. Late at night, it can be difficult to see where your property ends and where the lake begins. Darkness and water are not a good mix if you want everyone on your property to be safe.
Being on an unlit dock or near the lake can be dangerous in the dark of night. It can be difficult to see tripping hazards or elevation changes. One misstep could land you in the lake. There is also the risk of hitting the dock with a boat if it's difficult to see.
These warmer months are wonderful for hosting backyard BBQs, wine nights with the gals, and other outdoor events. But, once it gets dark you are left with two options -- either move inside or end the night.
Outdoor Kitchen & Grill Lighting Ideas
If you have ever tried cooking in an outdoor kitchen at night, you know how difficult it can be. Having the proper lighting is essential to safe grilling and making sure your food gets cooked to the correct temperature. Not only will outdoor kitchen or grill lighting make cooking easier, but it...
Outdoor Gate Entrance Lighting
Many homeowners have a gate or fence surrounding their backyard or pool area. It can be difficult to enter or navigate your gate entrance in the dark of night. A little extra light can help increase the nighttime visibility to make it easier to open your gate entrance, create a much safer area for...
As homeowners, we put a lot of time and energy into our home. From mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes to sprucing up the exterior and making improvements, these are very visible enhancements - except they all fade into the dark when the sun sets.
Home Safety: Outdoor Path Lighting Ideas
If you have ever walked your property at night, you know how difficult it is when you can't see where you are going or what's in front of you. Perhaps, you worry guests unfamiliar with your home might trip and fall. Adding light to walking path is a great way to increase nighttime safety on your...
A deck and patio in Omaha, Nebraska, has been transformed into a functional, family-friendly outdoor space with the perfect splash of light. Some enhancements to the previously uncovered deck and walkout patio made the outdoor space more functional so it can be used more often. The homeowners...