Camryn Rabideau is a writer and product reviewer for PEOPLE, specializing in home, kitchen, and pet products. She reviewed our firsthand testing notes and spoke with experts across landscaping, home improvement, and security industries on the importance of outdoor lighting.

If you tend to avoid going outside at night because your yard is just too dark, an outdoor light can help banish those scary shadows. With the right lighting, your yard will be much more welcoming when the sun goes down, whether you’re hosting an alfresco soiree , watching a movie with an outdoor projector , or just taking your dog out before bed.

There are many different types of outdoor lighting, from extra-bright floodlights to decorative string lights, and we tested 16 popular options to help you choose

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