A good money saving tip is to buy extra cushions to add a splash of colour to your sofa indoors and then grab a handful to add a touch of comfort when using your outside space... you’ll also look really coordinated.
Today it's all about me!
A swinging chair is a great way to indulge yourself... read a book, enjoy a glass of wine or just enjoy swinging in the garden.
Let th ere be light
Once again we have two clear categories here – wired or solar, each bringing their own
challenges and benefi ts... but which one to choose? All exterior lights need to be protected from the elements, especially if they are of the wired variety – you can never take any risks with electricity, so if in doubt it is always best to talk to an expert. All garden lights need to rated at least IP43, ensuring that they’re safe and will endure outside. You will generally find that solar variations will have a lower IP rating than the wired kind.
Installation Solar lights are pretty easy to install. Something like a rock light to light up pathways or add a little blast of light to a flower bed just need to placed, what could possibly be easier than that? Just remember to make sure the solar panels get enough light throughout the day
to charge up. Other solar lights normally just need a few holes drilling to secure them in place.
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Wired lights on the other hand take a little more effort as cabling will have to be run. If you are running cables in the ground this ideally needs to be done pre-build and using the appropriate products to ensure that the wiring doesn't degrade in the ground and that it is safe if it is accidentally dug up. Outdoor sockets can be added to plug appliances like water features. It is best to get a qualified electrician to do this.
Let it shine The level of brightness and the quality of light mainly depends on how much you spend, however generally speaking the wired variety will generate a brighter and better quality of light than its solar powered cousin. Things to look at are lumen and lighting distance. Also do you want to switch the lights on and off manually or with a smart device like your Alexa or do you want them activated with a PIR when motion is detected?
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