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Sep 23, 2025

If you have scoured a dark front yard due to strange noises or fumbled around in the dim landscape lighting, it may be time to consider better lighting for safety. The last thing you want is poor outdoor lighting, which leads to tripping, falling, and other safety hazards. With that said, Abulous Lighting can help you strategically install fixtures to boost curb appeal and security. Our licensed technicians leverage extensive expertise and knowledge to ensure your family and home remain protected year-round.

How Outdoor Lighting Can Impact Home Safety

Did you know that something as simple as a lightbulb can impact your home’s security? Although a single light fixture has minimal impact, strategically placed landscape lighting in Atlanta, GA can significantly enhance your property’s security. Let’s delve into the ways outdoor lights can boost security to ensure you make informed decisions.

Reduce Dark Areas

The most effective way outdoor lighting can enhance your home’s security is by reducing dark spots where intruders can hide. Motion-activated lights prevent suspicious activity by lighting specific areas if there’s movement. Additionally, brighter fixtures make it possible to identify trespassers and act quickly before they break in or steal items outside.

Prevent Accidents

While it may be easy to move around your property during the day, at night it poses serious safety hazards. Whether it is tripping, running into things, or stumbling on uneven walkway slabs, installing the proper lighting can keep you and your family safe. With decent landscape lighting, you can detect problem areas and avoid accidents. This is particularly important for children, older adults, or those suffering from mobility issues.

Boost Property Value

Well-placed outdoor lighting can boost your property’s value. The added aesthetic appeal and home security enhance overall safety, giving you peace of mind year-round. If you are looking to sell your property in the future, strategically placed lights can make your house stand out and attract the right buyers.

Scare Away Animals

As mentioned, motion-activated lights reduce dark spots on your property. Besides preventing trespassers, these fixtures can scare away animals like raccoons and other animals that cause damage. Not to mention, outdoor lighting can scare potentially dangerous animals like bears from entering your property. If you live in an area with a high risk of animal-related hazards, consult a lighting expert to protect your loved ones.

Key Considerations for Outdoor Lighting

Now that you know how landscape lighting can keep your home safe, planning is crucial to achieve the desired results. Before putting up lighting fixtures outside or installing a new setup, here are several considerations to keep in mind.

Assess Your Current Setup

Turn your landscape lights on at night and walk around to identify weak spots. Once you know the number of fixtures, where they are placed, and how they’re positioned, you can identify areas that need attention. This goes a long way to help you and the electrician devise a tailored installation plan that eliminates these areas and improves overall safety.

Choose Different Fixtures for Different Purposes

The lights you have on the porch are different from the lights you place around your garden. While garden lights can still prevent burglars, they are usually softer and used for aesthetic purposes. By combining bright porch and security lights with soft garden lighting fixtures, you can enjoy enhanced curb appeal without compromising safety.

As a homeowner, strategically installing outdoor lighting lowers the risk of accidents. Whether it is tripping or running into obstacles, you can enjoy a safer home for years to come. Contact us at Abulous Lighting to book an appointment with our experts and enjoy a well-lit outdoor space without breaking the bank.

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Kimberly Buckland

Absolute Lighting installed my outdoor flood lights 2 years ago and they are beautiful! They did such a great job that I used them to setup and take down the Christmas lights for the past 2 years. I would highly recommend them. Frank always responds to questions and automatically puts me on the schedule for set up and take down of the Christmas Lights.

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Allan Conlan

Frank and the team at Abulous were great to work with. They came out and retro-upgraded some previous lighting that we had done a few years back and made it look as seamless and continuous as possible. They also worked with us on the best (& most economical) way to light up a hard to reach area of our yard. They also followed up with us after we had another group of workers "disturb" some of the lighting wires and came back out and fixed everything back up again. Very friendly, dependable local resource who do great work. Highly recommend.

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Mike Thomas

After reviewing multiple companies we contracted with Abilous Lighting to create outside accent lighting for our home, backyard patio, walkways, & fire pit.  Their ideas and design were the best!   It was a pleasure working with Frank Hasty, who did  the design, and his crew of Brandon & Rusty who performed the work.  All were excellent to work with.   We are very happy with Abulous Lighting.