“Damp”-rated fixtures handle humidity and indirect moisture — fine for covered porches and gazebos. “Wet”-rated fixtures withstand direct rain, snow and spray and are required for fully exposed spots. Look for the rating in the product description, or message us if it isn't clear.

Beside an entry door at 60-72in from the ground; flanking a garage at the same height; on a porch ceiling for ambient light; or on house corners to wash the walls. Match the height of paired fixtures.

Solar lights suit accents — path markers, garden highlights and decorative glow. For a main entry or security lighting, a hardwired or low-voltage system gives more consistent brightness, since solar depends on daily sun and charges less in winter.

Standard outdoor wall and post lights run on regular line voltage. Low-voltage landscape lighting such as path and spot lights uses a 12V transformer, which may be sold separately — contact us if you're unsure for a specific product.

Replace an existing fixture with the breaker off: disconnect the old wires and match colours — black to black, white to white, ground to ground. A new location needs a weatherproof junction box and is best done by a licensed electrician.

LED outdoor lights perform well below freezing and outlast incandescent in cold climates. Solar models still work but charge less efficiently on short winter days, so expect shorter run times during the darkest months.