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