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Outdoor lightning: illuminating finds.(Home: your backyard)

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| July 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Low-voltage outdoor lightning used to have all the allure of a hitching post. No more. Low-voltage--12-volt fixtures that generate areas of soft light--now dominates lightning for pathways, lawns, and gardens.

That's because it comes in the broadest range of styles and sizes, and can easily be installed by a do-it-yourselfer. What's more, our tests show, you don't have to pay top dollar for well-made lights.

You can spend as little as $5 for a fixture from Home Depot or Lowe's, or as much as $200 for a solid brass heavyweight from a lighting store. You can also save money by buying the lighting in a kit containing several well-made fixtures, the wire ...

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