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We love solar decorative elements because they are functional and environmentally friendly. No fuel or wiring projects are needed, and battery changes can be years apart. Installing solar lights, pumps and other solar garden decor is incredibly easy: place the device where you want it and it works right away!Categories
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Solar Lighting Archive
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Ceramic Solar Lantern
Posted on April 4, 2009 | No CommentsOK, this is a really sexy little application of solar panel and LED technologies. If you've spent any time looking at outdoor solar applications, you're probably aware that a lot of manufacturers get a bit carried away. Some devices can be a wee bit tacky,... -
Solar String Lights
Posted on July 20, 2008 | No CommentsLeaving your Christmas lights up all year long just got classy! Twinkling solar string lights can be woven into bushes or wrapped around tree branches to create a magical effect in your yard, all year round. String lights use a single solar panel - usually... -
Outdoor Lighting Feature
Posted on July 5, 2008 | No CommentsThe Las Vegas Review Journal takes on the issue of outdoor lighting and summarizes the options available. Solar garden lights are discussed first, but the author also gives attention to other options including low-voltage transformer lights and fluorescents: Solar garden lights are powered by the... -
Improvements in Solar Lighting Technology
Posted on July 1, 2008 | No CommentsThe Detroit Free Press's Jim Dulley fielded a question from a homeowner about the practicality of contemporary solar lighting technology. Dulley writes, in part: There have been significant improvements in the lighting performance, styling and overall quality of solar-powered lights. I use many of the... -
Solar Lights – How-to
Posted on June 28, 2008 | No CommentsThe Providence Journal has a great article in its Sunday issue about solar lighting and important factors to consider when deciding what kind of lights to get and how to install them. One of the critical parts of the article is the discussion about how... -
Solar Pool Lights
Posted on June 23, 2008 | No CommentsFloating solar lights are a great way to add evening ambience to any pool or water feature in your yard or garden. Made out of clear plastic or lucite, floating solar lights are typically unobtrusive and difficult to see during the day, but at night... -
Solar Motion Detector Lights
Posted on June 17, 2008 | No CommentsSo you'd like to place a motion flood light somewhere on your property but don't want to pay an electrician to run a wire? A solar motion detector light may be the best way to go! These lights are made possible by three innovations: cheap... -
Solar Path Lighting
Posted on June 14, 2008 | No CommentsWhen it comes to solar path lighting, there are basically three varieties - stick-in-the-ground, mounted and string lights. The mounted type can be bolted on to a wall or the side of a house, or attached as post caps. String lights have become an increasingly popular... -
SohoDecor Solar Post Lights
Posted on June 12, 2008 | No CommentsThese solar post cap lights by SohoDecor are a terrific idea. Four inches on each side, they fit perfectly over most wooden fence posts and can be placed in whatever pattern or at whatever distance you desire. They're available at Amazon.com. Amazon.com also carries several similarly... -
Allsop Solar Garden Lights
Posted on June 10, 2008 | No CommentsThese Allsop "Firefly Originals" are absolutely gorgeous. They're named for the elusive summer insect that lights up and shines brightly for a brief second. The glow from these solar lights is more subtle and longer lasting than a true firefly's - they charge in the...
