Outdoors At Home A blog about home living, especially outdoors.

Tiki patio lights can really help you to create a fun, exotic atmosphere all year around. We can’t all afford to jet off on holiday thanks to the high cost of living. So if you are stuck at home, why not bring a sense of the exotic into your garden with great patio lights?

Great All Year Around

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Today we are going to be talking about mini chandeliers and outdoor sconces, more specifically the pros and cons and the different places that you would put each type of light fixture. The first thing that we need to do though is define what a chandelier is and what a sconce is. A chandelier according to Wikipedia can be defined as “a branched decorative ceiling-mounted light fixture with two… Continue reading

Truth told I’m a bit of a hypocrite. I’ve never met a grilled burger I didn’t like and I’m not the type to turn his nose up at a grilled hotdog either. That said, falling back on these staples of American grilling every time the weather turns nice means you’re missing a great opportunity to spice things up a bit and wow your friends and family.

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Outside Lighting is one of the few features one can add to a home and truly make it remarkable. Other instruments such as reindeer on the front lawn for Christmas and such can come across as tacky, and make it seem like your trying too hard. Lighting however, when done properly is one of the best ways to dress up your home and give it that wow factor without… Continue reading

Outdoor string lighting has become such a popular novelty for events that are held outdoors. Not only is string lighting used outdoors but they can also be used for many other things such as adding a little something extra to your home decor, or something as simple as decorating a Christmas tree. We are going to discuss what makes using string lighting for your outdoor activities something that every person… Continue reading

If you find yourself contemplating options for improving your property such as increasing security, finding a way to spend more time out in your yard or garden area every day, combined with the idea of adding additional lighting to some areas, then look at what a great investment it would be to add garden lights as the solution. Choosing the kind of garden lights you would like to… Continue reading

Outdoor lights are often thought of as a security measure, but they are also used in landscaping. A well lit lawn or outdoor area can deter burglars from a house. Outdoor lights are important to the safety of residents and guests that are coming and going from the property. The lights light up walk ways and any dark areas that are ideal hiding spots for animals and bad guys… Continue reading

The outdoor spaces that surround your home aren’t just parts of your yard to be neglected, they’re extensions of your actual home, and they should be cared for, designed, and lighting in the same way that you would for any room of your home.  One incredibly popular way to spruce up the outside of your home and add style and grace to it is to include a fountain.  Fountains work… Continue reading