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 Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tip of the Day Categories » Electrical and Lighting

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Security Lighting

Here's an inexpensive way to improve the safety and security around the outside of your home quickly and easily, without spending an arm and a leg. All you have to do is replace an existing decorative light fixture that has a single or dual spotlight with a built-in motion detector. The motion detector acts as an automatic switch, turning the light on whenever it senses motion in the area. A nifty adjustable time-control feature lets you determine just how long you want the light to stay on once it's activated. Most motion detector units have a sensitivity adjustment that regulates the coverage area so that passing cars won't trip the fixture. Here's the best part -? these fixtures cost only about $20, and can be found at just about any local home center or hardware store. They can be installed in minutes using just a screwdriver. Just another bright idea from the Carey Brothers. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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