How to Install Solar Path Lights: Prep, Soil and First Charge
Learning how to install solar path lights takes one afternoon, and most of that afternoon isn’t planting. Pushing stakes into…
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How Long Do Solar Lights Take to Charge? (Honest Answer)
How long do solar lights take to charge? Six to eight hours of direct sun for a full charge on…
Solar Light Batteries: What to Look For Before You Buy
When a solar light stops holding a charge, most people assume the whole fixture is dead. In most cases, it…
Do Solar Lights Need Direct Sunlight? How Much Shade Is Too Much
Do solar lights need direct sunlight? No – they’ll charge in shade, and then dim by 9 p.m. like they’re…
Warm White vs. Cool White: Choosing the Right Color Temperature for Outdoor Lights
Stand in the lighting aisle and you will see the same fixture sold in several shades of white, each labeled…
How Many Lumens Do Outdoor Lights Need? A Zone-by-Zone Guide
Walk down the lighting aisle and you will see wattage printed on every box, a leftover habit from the days…
Are Solar Lights Safe? Fire, Heat and Weather Myths, Answered
Are solar lights safe? Yes – and I say that as someone who made a living fastening a few hundred…
IP Ratings Explained: What IP65 and IP67 Really Mean for Outdoor Lights
Every outdoor light on the market seems to come with a string of letters and numbers, and the one that…
What mAh Means on Solar Lights (and the Runtime to Expect)
Solar light battery capacity is the most misunderstood number on the box. Manufacturers print mAh in a font bigger than…
Solar vs. Wired Outdoor Lighting: Which One Should You Choose?
Ask most people about solar vs wired outdoor lighting and you will get a strong opinion in about five seconds,…
Warm White vs Cool White Outdoor Lights: How to Choose
Warm white vs cool white outdoor lights is the decision people agonize over, and it shouldn’t take longer than a…
How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Most people pick outdoor solar lights the way they pick a cereal box: by the picture on the front. The…
How Do Solar Lights Work? A Plain-English Walkthrough
The question I get from neighbors more than any other is ‘how do solar lights work,’ and the answer is…
Do Solar Lights Work in Winter? Why They Dim and 8 Fixes
The first hard frost of the season does strange things to solar lights. The path lights that ran from dusk…
Solar String Light Durability: One Full Season Review
Solar string lights are the most popular decorative lighting option for outdoor spaces, and they are also the most fragile.…
