| You have two general choices in walkway lights: | | | | want to put them somewhere far away from an |
| low-voltage or solar. If you're looking for lighting | | | | electrical outlet. Do make sure that they get |
| that isn't low to the ground, like medium or tall | | | | plenty of sun during the day. |
| lamppost lighting or overhead lighting, then of | | | | Low-Voltage Lights |
| course you can choose standard voltage fixtures. | | | | Advantages: These will stay lit at the same |
| But for most applications, ground-level lamps are | | | | intensity all night, if you choose. They also cost |
| best for illuminating walkways and paths, so | | | | less than solar lights. You can purchase kits for |
| low-voltage and solar walkway lights are the best | | | | small pathways that make installation as simple as |
| options. | | | | possible. |
| Which you choose depends on a number of | | | | Disadvantages: You have to install the wiring. Kits |
| factors: | | | | might not be enough for long pathways, so lights, |
| *How much do you want to spend? | | | | wire and transformers will have to be purchased |
| *Are you a do-it-yourselfer who's comfortable | | | | separately. If you have a long walkway and not |
| handling wiring and easy electrical installation? | | | | enough wattage from the transformer, lights at |
| *Is the path or area close to a power source? | | | | the end of the wire may be dimmer or not light |
| *Will the area get at least a few hours of full sun | | | | at all. |
| per day? | | | | Solar Walkway Lights |
| *How long is the pathway and how many lights | | | | Advantages: No installation! Just put them in the |
| will be required? | | | | ground where you want lights and you're finished. |
| If you're on a budget, you're comfortable with | | | | These are also eco-friendly because they don't |
| basic DIY projects and you'll be installing them | | | | use electricity, which also means you can use |
| near a power source, choose low-voltage lamps. | | | | them anywhere. And you can light the longest |
| The length of the path will be a factor, so if you'll | | | | path just by adding new lights without worrying |
| be placing them on a very long pathway, you will | | | | about dim bulbs at the ends. |
| need a larger transformer, smaller gauge wire and | | | | Disadvantages: These pathway lights cost a little |
| even possibly some solar lamps to put at the end | | | | bit more than low-voltage versions. They also |
| of an extremely long path. | | | | fade and stop glowing after a few hours. If they |
| If you don't mind spending a little extra for the | | | | don't get enough sun during the day, they might |
| convenience of not having to install anything or | | | | not work very well at night. And they're typically |
| worry about electricity, then solar walkway lights | | | | not as bright as other lights. |
| are your best choice. These are also best if you | | | | |