Tag Archives: outdoor lighting

Tips on Securing Your Home

Posted on May 14, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Your house is your home, your fortress of safety. It’s a place where you keep your most important belongings: your checkbooks, your jewelry, your heirlooms, your important documents and, most importantly, your family. There are simple things you can do … Continue reading →

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The Outdoor Heart of the Home

Posted on February 27, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Whether one credits the perpetually growing interest in culinary expression spawned by reality shows and networks dedicated to all things edible or the inability to sell one’s house because of the down housing market, one thing is certain: Outdoor kitchens … Continue reading →

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Ceiling Lights for Beauty and Function

Posted on February 23, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

One of the first things you do when you enter your home is to switch on the ceiling light.  The ambient light it produces plays the same roles as natural light in providing overall illumination to a space.  At one … Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of Home Lighting

Posted on January 10, 2012 by handymanmatters.com

Quality home lighting is vital not just for carrying out everyday tasks; it also influences the feeling of the rooms and the outdoor spaces of your home. Consider the size and décor of your rooms and the activities you plan … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Outdoor Christmas Lights

Posted on August 31, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

There’s a trend these days towards using outdoor Christmas lights as decoration throughout the year in gardens, porches, patios and walkways. There’s a wealth of novelty lighting available these days that can be switched out to serve as entertainment lights … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Lighting Tops The List Of Easy Weekend Projects

Posted on July 29, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

Summer is a great time for outdoor home improvement projects, but it’s also supposed to be a time to relax and have fun with family and friends. That makes quick-to-do projects that add to the “family fun factor” appealing to … Continue reading →

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Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes

Posted on July 14, 2011 by handymanmatters.com

By Melinda Cayetano Upgrading your home’s exterior lighting is a surefire way to increase your home’s curb appeal and resell value. And a well-lit front lawn can also deter would-be burglars. Most of all, the outdoor lighting of one’s home … Continue reading →

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