Solar Light UV Resistance Testing: Which Plastics Survive 5 Years of Sun
The solar path lights I installed in 2019 are still in my side yard, and that is not a happy…
Category Reviews & Testing
Solar Light Battery Cycle Life: 500 Charge Cycles Tested
The battery is the first component to fail in almost every solar light, and it usually fails long before the…
Solar Light Glare Testing: Which Fixtures Actually Annoy Your Neighbors
My neighbor knocked on my door two summers ago to tell me my new solar floodlight was shining into her…
Solar Light Color Accuracy: CRI Testing Under Real Conditions
Most solar light reviews focus on brightness and runtime. Almost nobody talks about color accuracy, which is strange because color…
Solar Lights vs Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting: 5-Year Total Cost Compared
The question I get more than any other is whether to buy solar lights or run wired low-voltage landscape lighting.…
Solar Light Water Resistance: IP Ratings vs Real Rain Testing
IP65. IP66. IP67. These ratings appear on solar light packaging and spec sheets, and they sound reassuring. The numbers suggest…
Solar Motion Sensor Range Test: What Actually Triggers Them
Solar motion sensor lights claim detection ranges of 26 to 40 feet. The packaging shows a diagram of a semicircular…
Testing Solar Light Lumen Claims: Real-World Measurements
Solar light packaging makes bold promises. “1000 lumens.” “Ultra bright.” “Equivalent to a 60 watt bulb.” If you have ever…
Solar Path Light Brightness Comparison: 12 Models Tested
Path lights are the workhorses of solar outdoor lighting. They line walkways, define garden borders, and provide just enough light…
Solar Wind Chime Lights: When Sound and Light Combine in One Hanging Fixture
The idea is elegant. Take a wind chime, add solar-powered color-changing LEDs, and hang it from a porch eave or…
Kinetic Butterfly Solar Lights: The Viral Garden Decor Trend Tested Over a Full Season
I planted six sets of kinetic butterfly solar lights in my test garden last April. By October, two sets were…
Solar Lights With USB Power Banks: Can Your Garden Light Actually Charge Your Phone
The product listing looked compelling. A solar flood light with a 10,000 mAh battery, a 5V USB output port, and…
Solar Star Projector Lights: The Garden Light Trend That Either Enchants or Disappoints
You have seen the photos. A backyard at dusk, a fence or a tree as a backdrop, and a wash…
Solar Predator Deterrent Lights: Do They Actually Keep Deer and Raccoons Out of Your Yard
I bought my first solar predator deterrent light three summers ago after a family of raccoons turned my compost bin…
Solar Lights With Bluetooth Speakers: I Tested the Hybrid Trend So You Do Not Have To
The pitch is appealing. One fixture, stuck in the ground or mounted to a wall, gives you both light and…
