| Summer is here, and you know what that means: | | | | will be illuminated whether you're grilling burgers in the |
| vacation. Whether you're packing the family up and | | | | backyard or catching some sun on a faraway island |
| hitting the road or spending your leisure time at home | | | | paradise. |
| by the pool, it is important to remember that security | | | | Which Security Lights are Right for You? |
| lights can help reduce crime in your neighborhood. | | | | Â- Landscape Lights: Smaller, low-voltage lights |
| Statistics prove that crime rates skyrocket during the | | | | that illuminate your front and back yard. These types |
| summer months. Kids are out of school, and families | | | | of lights are perfect for highlighting plants and |
| are out of town. Don't let yourself be an easy target. | | | | pathways. Landscape lighting can help with those |
| An unlit home is a tempting invitation for a thief. Thick | | | | darker corners around your house and keep your |
| clusters of trees and shrubs in your yard can be ideal | | | | trees and shrubbery from becoming convenient hiding |
| hiding spots. It doesn't matter if you are at home or | | | | spots for lurking crooks. |
| away - security lights send a strong message to | | | | Â- Floodlights: An ever-popular choice, floodlights |
| criminals. | | | | are extremely bright and can be mounted anywhere - |
| According to the FBI, adequate security lights are the | | | | above the garage door, on the side of the house, or |
| #1 theft deterrent out there. Why wait for your alarm | | | | out by the pool. Floodlights are a good choice for |
| system to go off? Security lights can prevent potential | | | | illuminating a larger area. Floodlights make a great |
| break-ins before they happen. | | | | addition to any security lighting setup. |
| Security lights can also be an attractive addition to | | | | Â- Motion Detectors: Motion-sensing lights are an |
| your home. Like most Americans, you'll probably be | | | | excellent way to stop unwanted visitors in their tracks. |
| working on your yard this summer. Security lights can | | | | Bright and noticeable, these lights will stop any intruder |
| help you showcase all of your efforts. A few | | | | by thrusting him into the spotlight - every burglar's |
| spotlights can add dramatic flair to your home's | | | | worst nightmare. |
| exterior while preventing the unwanted drama of an | | | | In addition to these types of security lights, there are |
| attempted break-in. | | | | many options available to make your lighting more |
| You don't have to be a home improvement expert to | | | | convenient - from timers to on/off remote key chains, |
| make your home and family safer this summer. | | | | you are sure to find a way to make your security |
| Security lights are easy to install and many types are | | | | lights easy to use. |
| even programmable - just set a timer and your home | | | | |