How to add outdoor security lights

It's important to have security lights all the way around your house. Install them above entryways, including doors, windows, garages, and along paths in your front and backyards. They will not only scare off intruders but also help you see at night.

The last thing any intruder wants is to be seen. Try to create an even spread of light, so you don't end up with any dark spots intruders can hide in.

Install your security lights up high and pointing down, so that the light is softer and spreads further.

There are also plenty of outdoor solar lighting options, which are ideal for renters because you don't have to hardwire them, and you can take them with you. Plus, the energy is free. 

Solar security lights also come with motion-activated sensors that turns your lights on automatically when they sense movement. And, best of all, they're easy to install yourself.

It's important to always make sure your lights are working properly. Check the bulbs regularly and change them if you need to. While you're at it, give your lights and solar panels a regular clean to always get maximum brightness.

There are even smart motion-activated lights where you can use your phone to turn them on and off at different times while you're out, which will make it look like someone's home. It's a great way to scare off even the most experienced burglar. They will also alert you when movement is detected. So, you can call the police to check up on your property.