Bonfire night, fireworks night or Guy Fawkes – however you know November 5, it’s fast approaching and the chances are you’ll be attending your local event and gazing at the night sky.

However, this isn’t the only thing to be thinking about as November arrives. Consider your home and how secure it is – with the evenings drawing in more and more every night, it’s the perfect time for potential intruders to surface. How attractive is your property to any passersby?

If your home isn’t fitted with a burglar alarm, CCTV or exterior lighting – it’s an easy target. Most burglars are opportunists – they’ll see no cars on the driveway and a dark space for them to operate – it’s a goldmine (quite literally).

Of course, if your property is well fitted with exterior lighting, they won’t be able to break in unnoticed, and hopefully your prying neighbours will do their best to ensure your home is well looked after.

But it’s not just security that brings incredible benefits from your exterior lighting. Other reasons to make the investment include:

• Aesthetic appeal: With the range of fantastic lighting options now available, you can easily choose a solution that looks great. Not only will it act as the first layer of defense for your home, but will light up your garden when you have guests, ensuring you’re able to entertain late into the night.
• Creates atmosphere: Even when the darkness hasn’t quite drawn in, the opportunity to have lighting shouldn’t be neglected. You’ll be able to create a superb atmosphere outside that’s both warm and welcoming.
• Quality products: Our lighting products are designed and manufactured by the best in the business – whether you’re after spotlights or motion detectors, we have you covered.

Remember, it’s not just the lighting you should think about when protecting your home. Other things to consider include:

• Securing the side of your property
• Installing gates at the front of your home
• Raising the boundaries (such as fencing or hedges)
• Consider CCTV or burglar alarms as extra deterrents

At Millhouse Landscapes, we can help provide a number of lighting solutions for your home and garden, in order to keep you safe and protected for the months ahead. Contact us today and speak to a member of the team, by calling 01732 590130.