Install Step and Wall Lights
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What happens here
Install low-profile accent lights directly into or along the base of steps and retaining walls. These lights are typically designed to be subtle, providing a soft glow that enhances safety by illuminating edges and surfaces without being overly bright. Ensure proper drainage for any recessed fixtures and secure them firmly in place to withstand outdoor conditions. Route the low-voltage wiring discreetly, often by burying it or running it along existing structures.
Goal: Provide subtle illumination and safety along steps and retaining walls.
Tools and materials
- Low-Voltage Landscape Wire — Connecting lights to the transformer
- Shovel or Trenching Tool Fiskars — Burying low-voltage wire discreetly
- Step Lights or Wall Wash Lights Various — Illuminating steps and walls for safety and ambiance
- Waterproof Wire Connectors DryConn — Securing and protecting electrical connections
- Wire Strippers Klein Tools — Stripping insulation from wires for connections