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Curb appeal is talked about in every home improvement television show and by every real estate agent. It is after all the first thing judged when anyone visits or passes by. When they sun is high in the sky there is little left to the imagination but once the sun light fades away the picture changes dramatically.

Few of us are willing to spend the time and money to have our yards wired for lights. Hardwired lights are so yesterday anyway – now there are solar lights that require nothing but sun light and simple batteries. They can be moved on a whim and can light a path or highlight a tree. Some have individual solar collectors and others connect to a central solar collector. Each has their benefits. If the solar lights are located where the sun shines bright all day long that is great. But, if shade invades the space during part of the day a central solar collector can be placed in a bright sunny area away from the solar lights themselves.

Solar lights are not meant to light up the landscape like an airport runway. For one thing the LED lights bulbs inside the solar lights are bright but do not light up much of the surrounding area. They highlight features and guide visitors to the door. Security is always a concern and the solar lights will illuminate the landscape to a certain point but will not shine a bright blinding light on an intruder. There are solar spotlights available so choose the right light for the right purpose.

If you need inspiration on how to use solar lights in your landscape check out your local home improvement stores and the many home improvement websites.