Where to put motion sensor lights inside your home to reduce your energy bills as longer nights draw in

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As the nights grow longer in early fall, I am always very conscious of how much more I rely on indoor lighting. Those extra hours of brightness can quietly drive up energy bills, especially when lights are left on in empty rooms.

One of the best fixes I’ve found? Motion sensor lights. Not only do they prevent wasted energy, but they have made my home safer, too.