Landscape lighting around your home increases safety. Outdoor lighting provides safety by illuminating potential obstacles in your yard and walkways so you can safely navigate around them. While safety is not the same as security (deterring potential burglars or robbers), a well-lit house also discourages criminals from invading your house.
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The Home Safety Council says that falling is the most common form of injury that happens at home. Falls are especially devastating for older Americans, as it often takes them longer to recover after a fall. One satisfied customer told us that her husband (who uses a walker) would have tripped over their entrance walkway several times, if it were not for the walkway lights that line the path.
Good outdoor lighting illuminates your yard with a warm glow, making it easy to navigate your yard without tripping on an object that is hidden in the shadows.
A well-lit yard allows you to walk with confidence, not worrying about stumbling over your child’s tricycle or stepping into your dog’s mess.
Landscape lighting also makes your home safer for your guests. You may feel comfortable navigating your stairs or walkway in the dark, but if your guests are not familiar with your house’s outdoor layout, good lighting can make a huge difference. Lighting illuminates stairs, curbs, trees, and other tripping hazards while also highlighting the path that your guests should take. Lighting also makes your house look warm and welcoming to guests approaching your house. It would be embarrassing, to say the least, if a guest stumbled and hurt themselves because they couldn’t see a tripping hazard. At worst, your guest might decide to sue you if they were injured on your property!
Good landscape lighting allows you to safely navigate your yard. It gives you confidence that your guests will be safe at your house and that they will feel welcomed by your warm lights as they approach your house. If you are interested in increasing your safety by adding lights to your house, contact us today for a free estimate.
