Outdoor Lighting Learning Center

Become an informed shopper and learn all you need to know to help make a confident purchase. In this area you will find all types of articles, resources and buying guides to provide you with as much information as possible so that you are able to choose the best outdoor light for your needs.

As always if there is not a resource here that answers your questions, please contact us.

Landscape Lighting and Deck Lighting

• Solar vs Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
  
• How to Size a Low Voltage System
  
• Types of Outdoor Lights and Their Uses
• Landscape Lighting Buyer's Guide
• Deck Lighting Buyer's Guide
• How To Install Low Voltage Landscape Lighting
• Porch Lighting - Does Size Matter?
• How to Prevent Voltage Drop
• Landscape Lighting Techniques
  

Security Lighting

• Motion Sensor Lights vs Dusk to Dawn Lights
  
• Types of Bulbs Used in Security Lighting
  
• Choosing the Best Security Lighting System
• Motion Sensor Detection Zone Diagram
• Security Light Buyers Guide
  

Handheld Lights

• Types of Bulbs Used in Flashlights and Spotlights
• Difference Between Lumens and Candlepower
  
• Types of Batteries Used in Flashlights and Spotlights
• Crank Powered Flashlights
• Floating Flashlight Tips
• Flashlight Buyer's Guide
• Spotlight Buyer's Guide
• Headlamps Buyer's Guide
• Lantern Buyer's Guide

Christmas Lights

• Advantages of LED Christmas Lights