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The Best Animated Christmas Yard Decorations for Your Home

a house decorated for christmas at night with animated decorations and lights

Nothing catches the eye during the holidays quite like outdoor animated Christmas decorations. From moving inflatable decor to animated string light art pieces, there are a ton of ways you can incorporate bright, animated Christmas decor into your yard. Combined with carefully placed Christmas lights, garlands, and more, an animated Christmas decoration could really pull …

5 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights for 2020: Reviews & Buyers Guide

by Candace Osmond

outdoor xmas lights silhouette red bulb and hand against light colored siding

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to start being jolly than investing in Christmas decorations for both the interior and exterior part of the house? If you’re lucky enough to live in a house (and by “lucky” we mean that having a yard is awesome), then you’re surely tempted in decorating …

The Best Large Outdoor Christmas Ornaments for 2020

by Em Casalena

closeup and reflection of colorful christmas xmas tree large outdoor ornaments

One of the most creative and enjoyable aspects of the holiday season has to be the decorating. Families and friends can enjoy decorating Christmas cookies together, homeowners can get creative with their outdoor Christmas decor, and Christmas tree enthusiasts get to go all-out on their tree decor. Many people own beautiful outdoor Christmas trees that …

Solar vs Low Voltage Landscape Lighting: Which is Best For You?

by Danielle McLeod

Lighted solar lights installed near pathways.

Outdoor lighting is well worth the investment to provide curbside appeal, illumination to home features, and provide a sense of security. There are many options and styles of lights available for you to choose from which work with existing electrical outlets, or if electricity is scarce solar power. But which option is best for your …

What is a Floodlight and How Does it Work?

by Candace Osmond

We have come a long way since babbling outside in the dark or relying on that one light bulb that could barely illuminate the front door whilst we had stuff to do way back in the yard. Today, we can rely on state-of-the-art outdoor lighting, and one of the best examples of how far these …

Everything You Need to Know About Flood Light Bulb Types

by Candace Osmond

Outdoor lighting is now a thing of the present, and there were so many things that you couldn’t enjoy doing outside in the past after sunset because darkness prevented you from enjoying them. A floodlight is an artificial source of light that provides you with a powerful source of illumination. Floodlights are normally installed on …

LED VS Halogen Flood Lights

by Candace Osmond

You’ve made the decision to buy floodlight, but the variety of options is overwhelming. You know that you have to pay close attention to the specification, and you also know that the bulbs used in these lights can make or break the deal. But you’ve also heard that some of the most common bulbs you’ll …

Spotlight VS Floodlight: Let’s Compare and Contrast

by Candace Osmond

Oftentimes, light bulbs and fixtures look the same but when you turn them on, the beam they emit is completely different. This is due to the beam pattern that each bulb/fixture emits. In other words, you’re looking at what is known as the beam angle of the light and how wide it will spread across …

What Wattage for Outdoor Flood Lights is Best?

by Candace Osmond

Outdoor Flood Lights in green background

Outdoor lights are a wonderful thing to have if you want to enjoy some time outside even after the sunsets. But, in some situations, having an outdoor lighting system is also practical, aside from being comfortable. Whether you have a normal floodlight for security purposes or one that just allows you to enjoy a barbecue …