· Decide if you want to use low-voltage or solar lighting. Solar outdoor lighting is good for aesthetic purposes and requires no wiring because they run off their own power. Low-voltage outdoor lighting is brighter than solar lighting and they don’t require sunlight for power.

· Once you decide how many and which types of lights you need, decide if you want to purchase lighting kits or a custom system. Kits are an easy way to get started and usually contain several types of lights, cable, connectors and controls. All of the necessary components can also be purchased separately so you can customize your landscape lighting project.

· Make sure you get the right size power pack for your project. A salesperson at your hardware store can help you determine which power pack you need. You’ll need to add up the total wattage of your lights and make sure the total wattage is less than 100% of the power pack rating. 80% is a good rule of thumb so you can add more lighting in the future.

Now that you’ve planned your outdoor lighting project, you just need to install it and fire up the barbecue.

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