Leaving the porch light on is one of those habits that feels almost instinctive. The illuminating glow of an outdoor light no doubt creates a more welcoming home when light fades, but we're also led to believe it makes our homes more secure. According to experts, however, leaving your outdoor lights on all night may not be doing your home any favors. In fact, it could be having the opposite effect.
We might be more concerned with the aesthetic impact of garden lighting ideas here at Livingetc, but there's no escaping the fact that they're practical as well as pretty. Whether heading away for the weekend, returning after dark, or simply settling in for the evening, keeping outdoor lights on overnight has long been seen as an easy way to deter intruders besides lighting your path to the front door.
