If you are one of the many that take great pride in their yard and it's features, then you probably have either thought about or used outdoor lighting to enhance it.
Using this type of exterior lighting can bring a whole new clarity to your yard.
There are so many types of lights available to choose form and one of the ones you should consider using is the solar step lighting.
Using this type of lighting fixture has many advantages.
The main one is, of course, ease of installation.
Anyone who has even used the traditional 12 volt lights have enjoyed them once they were finished, but the endless running of wires takes some of the enjoyment out of it.
You have to calculate the total voltage you will need and take into consideration voltage drops over certain lengths.
There is also the inevitable cut wire underground that you may or may not have to locate.
Fixtures that work off of the sun's energy are in themselves an advantage.
You will naturally have lower electric bills which will pay for the fixtures in no time.
And if you decide that you want to change your décor around, or if you need to move things around for other reasons you simply pull up the light and move it.
No wires- no hassles.
The construction of these devices can range from metal alloy, aluminum or even copper.
The housings are built for durability with some models being so solidly built that you can park a car on them without sustaining damage.
They are also gradually sloped to a minimum height for safety and less chance of tripping on them.
The bulbs included are quality LED lights with a lifetime warranty.
There are usually 6 lights in each fixtures and, of course, a solar panel.
These devices will normally last approximately 10-12 hours on a single charge so unless you live in Alaska, they will be able to recharge every night.
The bulbs also come in different levels of brightness and several colors.
You can see how solar step lighting is truly a great way to enhance your patio area and provide safety.