Lighting the interior of your home is a daily necessity, but it’s equally important to light up the outside—especially if you worry about intruders or live in an area that tends to get dark quickly.

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parking lights and basically any place that needs wide light coverage. You can also use floodlights for outdoor events and parties. Floodlights also come in handy for photography and video shoots.