Deck lighting ideas

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Deck Lighting Ideas

• When you are deciding upon what types of lighting
  fixtures you need to illuminate the exterior of
  your home, you might think about security and
  accent lights, but there are lights which blend
  these two applications into one. Deck lighting
  not only brightens your deck area for the safety
  of your guests at night, but it also can add a
  festive ambiance to the outside of your home.

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• It is not hard to choose what you will need for
  lights, and the installation can be just as
  simple, if you have some basic electrical
  experience. Should you have any questions about
  selection or installation for your  deck
  lighting, then you should consult with an expert.
  Their tips and advice can help you in your
  outdoor lighting project choosing and
  installation.

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• There are many deck lighting options available.
  One of the most popular are step lights. These
  install directly into your steps, and they serve
  to light the way up stairs. This is one of the
  many safety applications for lights around decks.
  By keeping stairs lit, your guests will be more
  likely to see them and less likely to trip at
  night. Closely related to step lights are brick
  lights which install directly into the bricks of
  your home around your deck. These prevent you
  from having to install large light poles, which
  can be cumbersome and pose their own host of
  issues.

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• These issues range from placement, to
  installation method, and the hazard which they
  pose to people walking across your yard. Just
  like trees, many people, especially children,
  have run into light poles when they are not
  paying attention to where they are going. By
  having your deck lighting installed into the
  bricks or steps around your deck, there are no
  poles to bump into.

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• In many cases, people have their decks around a
  swimming pool. This makes for perfect pool
  parties, but when you are installing your deck
  lighting, you will need to remember that water
  and electricity do not make a good combination.
  The best option for self-installation will be to
  choose low voltage lights for your fixtures.
  There are many advantages to low voltage deck
  lighting. First of all, they save energy since
  they require less electricity. Your monthly light
  bills will be lower than if you had chosen high
  voltage lights. Secondly, high voltage lighting
  installation requires dealing with large amounts
  of electricity which could lead to a fatal shock
  in an accident.

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• This is why only professional electricians should
  be trusted to put high voltage lights in. For the
  do-it-yourself person, you will need to choose
  low voltage lights for their ease of
  installation. The 12 volts these use will not
  harm you if there is an accident. Do not forget
  that you will need a transformer when you are
  installing your low voltage lights.

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• Choosing and installing these lights is not
  difficult to do if you have a basic knowledge of
  electricity, but if you need assistance in
  finding the best deck lighting for your outdoor
  project, it would be best to ask an expert who
  will help to guide you through the steps for the
  selection and installation of these dramatic
  lights.