LED bulbs can last 30,000 hours (nearly 3.5 years).
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
LEDs transform outdoor living
LOWE’S
H LED lights are versatile enough to be integrated into almost any design.
BY DENISE S. VALENTI
omeowners ready to spruce up their outdoor areas for spring are likely to find themselves in the market for lighting, and never has there been a better time to illuminate the exterior of your home. “Great strides are being made in the quality and style of outdoor lighting,” says Matt Michaels, a spokesman for Lowe’s. Homeowners’ recent focus on creating outdoor rooms that are furnished similarly to indoor spaces are largely responsible for the product boom, he says. Advances in LED technology also have revolutionized the industry. “It’s a quick install; it’s going to save energy, and you (rarely) have to install it again,” says Home Depot’s national merchant for outdoor lighting Brent Mathews, who adds that LED bulbs can last
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