How to install your own landscape lighting, with no electrical knowledge needed!
Adding the warmth and character of landscape lighting to your home's exterior is not as hard ad you think! I promise it's not a difficult DIY project.
It is incredibly easy to install your own landscaping lights. There is zero work
with electricity other than plugging it in. You only have to do
very simple wiring to complete this landscape lighting project.
The result is so worth the hour or so this project will take you!
One of my favorite pastimes (especially in the summer) is driving through pretty neighborhoods at dusk and looking at the houses. I think homes look prettiest at this time of day.
There's always one beautiful detail of expensive houses that I notice — they all have landscape lighting that makes the exteriors glow at night. It makes everything look even more lovely and expensive.
So years ago I figured out how to do it on my own and it’s so easy to do!
You must have an outside electrical outlet near where you want to install the lights. Keep in mind you will have a wire, so it can’t go over a sidewalk or driveway. You can hide the wire along the house and in this tutorial I use them in mulch.
There are only three things you’ll need to install the lights – the lights themselves, a power pack and wire.
This tutorial includes photos from both our old and current house. I love adding this lighting accent to our exterior!
1. Pick your landscape lighting.
We’ll start at the hardware store, in the outdoor lighting aisle. There are solar lights that have come a long way, and if you pick those you can stop here. 😉
