20+ Adorable Diy Light Design Ideas For Stunning Home Outdoor

Outdoor Light Bulbs for outdoor lightings are specially made to take moisture and take the variation of temperatures. But not all outdoor lighting needs require that you use light bulbs that can take direct moisture. In fact many lighting fixtures allow you to use regular halogen and incandescent light bulbs.Yellow bug repelling (or non bug attracting) light bulbs are a safer and more environmentally friendly option than using pesticides to rid your yard of bugs. The yellow tinted bubs that are made don’t really repel the bugs but do not attract insects like the clear or white light bulbs do.

There are a couple of main needs when it comes to landscape lighting. Many folks have post lights or light fixtures that are on the top of posts or attached to walls or fences. Then other yards will have outdoor floods and spots that either highlight your home or a prominent feature like a beautiful old tree or a walking path.Most outdoor post lights will be covered. What do we mean by covered? A fixture that is encompassed by glass such that the rain doesn’t make direct contact with the light bulb is a covered post light. You have more options with light bulbs when replacing a covered post light. Here there are many incandescent, halogen or compact fluorescent light bulbs that can be used.

Outdoor spots and floods generally need light bulbs specially designed for that purpose. You should look for PAR light bulbs for these applications. PAR light bulbs are made in incandescent, halogen or compact fluorescent versions. It’s important to know that some compact fluorescent light bulbs can not be used outdoors because they won’t ever come on in really cold conditions. Some just don’t like cold temperatures. Many spot fixtures that are enclosed may use MR type bulbs and these are primarily used for walkway lighting. You can find MR light bulbs that are halogen and now LED.

When it comes to deck lighting, there are some cool new LED options out there. You could also have some post lighting needs around your deck or entertaining area. We’ve already explained how to light post lights. The main areas you want to light on decks are the steps and edges of the deck. Small puck size lights can be used for these areas. They don’t flood the area with light but will insure that no one gets hurt if they are walking across your deck in the evening hours. Philips has a really cool DIY kit that you can install after a deck is built and works off a remote.