" I called BrightStar after 5pm one night, and the next day, they were able to come out and install our light fixtures. I would definitely use their services again." -- Deanna Oware 
Lighting the exterior of your home is so much more than just a few solar lights and landscaping spotlights. With the addition of security lighting fixtures, not only can you keep your Indianapolis home well protected during the night, you can also help light up landscaping, decks, patios and porches. Use this guide to outdoor security lighting and you’ll be sure to get the best outdoor lighting system for your home that will keep you safe and secure.
Create a Plan
No matter what size home you have, it’s in your best interests to sketch up a plan of your existing home so you can create an efficient lighting blueprint. Even if you can’t draw a stick figure, sketching up an existing outline of the exterior of your home and its landscaping can significantly help you to create a reliable security lighting plan and give your Indianapolis electrical contractor a good place to start for the installation. Whether you’re a master artist or you struggle with drawing cave paintings, a good computer aided drafting program can help you get your outdoor security lighting fixture plan off of the ground.
Front Yard
The front of your home is one of the first areas to consider when creating a good outdoor security lighting plan. Since driveways, sidewalks and front entryways are the typical places we arrive at our home, it’s prudent that this area of the home is well lit. From basic lamp posts to motion detecting flood lamps, the front yard is a crucial place to add outdoor security lighting to your home. Landscaping lighting in the front yard helps to accent porches, sidewalks and driveways. Opt out for options as these free energy lighting fixtures can run all night long and shut off automatically in the daylight-all without costing a dime on energy costs.
Backyard
One of the most inviting places for a criminal to invade your home, the backyard harbors shadows, landscaping and a hidden entrance to help evade prying eyes when burglary attempts are made. That’s why outdoor security lighting fixtures play such an important role in the backyard. A good bet for deterring criminal behavior is with motion detector lighting combined with always-on landscaping lighting. Low voltage landscaping lighting can help keep patios, porches and backyard decks bright and white during the night, while keeping your energy bills in check.
Side Yard
Hidden from view of the road and the backyard, a side yard has the ultimate accessibility for criminal mischief. Windows are a quick and painless way to enter the home. Soffit mounted security spotlights can be the ultimate light fixture to help prevent crime. A solar powered unit can help keep energy costs down while still providing enough juice to keep your side yard safe.
