The electricians return to install the outdoor lighting.  Several low-wattage lights are placed on the outside of the house, next to the garage door, patio door and front door, all switched inside.   As we have a large yard surrounded by a wooded area, we opted to have a dual flood light installed on the back corner of the house as added security and to help identify and chase away any “bumps in the night” from local wild-life. 

   Although the exterior lighting on your home will offer decorative elegance and warmth, the utility of well placed lighting will enhance the security of your home.  Streetlights offer some area lighting of your property, but will most likely not illuminate the sides or back of your home.  Motion sensor or switched flood lights can be positioned to fill these gaps and offer an added level of protection.   A well lit driveway and front porch can go a long way preventing theft or other crime related problems, as people tend to be very vulnerable, with a false sense of security when they are entering or exiting their homes at night.