Basic DIY skills are needed to install new lights and wiring. Connecting things up takes electrical skills and technical knowledge, so if in doubt, employ an electrician.
Always ensure that the power supply is switched off before starting any work on your home's lighting circuits. It is not sufficient to turn off individual light switches. These instructions comply with the requirements of the current IEE wiring regulations.
Adding outdoor lights will show you and your visitors the way to the front door on dark nights, highlight your garden and help to deter intruders.
A light by your front door is useful, so that visitors can find it after dark and you can identify them easily. Other lights can be used to illuminate side passages, and paths to the garage and back of the house. All can be wired up as extensions of the house wiring.
If you want to install lights some distance from the house, you must use a separate circuit. You can easily install low-voltage garden lights yourself.
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