Any suggestions for good quality outdoor solar lanterns?
amykath
last year
last modified: last year
I have been working on my balcony and have two solar lanterns that I love but they seem to stop working after a week. It figures as they were 10.00 at Walmart.
Just curious if anyone has found any that last at least a year.
TIA!
Amy
Here is a photo of one of them.
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (19)
lizzie_grow
last year
maddielee
last yearRelated Discussions
Outdoor Lighting Suggestions
Comments (3)It's the nature of outdoor lighting that quality lights are expensive. It's getting very hard (or impossible) to find low voltage lights on the local level that are not LED and I hear you on that color issue. Is 110v an option? You might explore this company. They make a variety of residential lights and I know some are halogen.:...See MoreDo any exhibition quality H.T.s make good zone 5 garden plants?
Comments (10)Hi Ruthie, I grow some hybrid teas here in Northern Michigan (zone 5) that could be exhibition quality (I don't exhibit). Some are Marijke Koopman, Gemini, Helen Naude, Jema (in a sheltered East wall spot), Chicago Peace, Silver Jubilee (own root), and some Romanticas. They are more 'high maintenance' than my Bucks, Austins, OGRs, Explorers, etc. I have to winterize them, they are more prone to blackspot (except Helen Naude & Silver Jubilee) and they do have more winter damage. But they come back every year, and provide me with lovely roses, so I include them in my garden....See MoreNeed advice/suggestion for a motorized outdoor solar shade/screen
Comments (3)I'm wondering about the same shades - I need a solar screen but don't want to introduce PVC inside the house - already too many toxic chemicals in the cocktail we breath. I love the idea of catching the heat before it penetrates the glass. Does anyone have any experience with these outdoor shades? Do they blow around in the wind? Are they easy to operate? How much of the view do they obscure? Do they work? I also read someplace that they can only be all-up or all-down, no inbetween settings. Is this true? Can't have the shade only half-closed? Thanks....See MoreHow best to paint good quality cherry cabinets?
Comments (24)I wholeheartedly agree that if you want to paint your cherry cabinets, go for it! The "however's" are being put forth so you know what you might be getting into. Earlier this year, we contemplated having our maple cabinets painted as opposed to purchasing all new cabinets. Three different companies (from painters to remodelers to cabinet refinishers) provided on-site estimates. In every instance, we were told that for the time and effort it would take to do a proper job, expense-wise we were very close to the cost of purchasing new cabinets. I sensed hesitancy from all of them (reminds me of the resistance your GC gave you), so I wonder if this wasn't their collective way of saying either: 1) Given the time they'd have to devote to this job, they wouldn't make much money off the project, or 2) They didn't feel confident they could provide the near-factory finish (read: durable) results I was seeking. Telling me how expensive it would be might've been their way of steering me clear of having cabinets painted with less than satisfactory results (which would have made them look bad). My concern is that your GC is balking and basically saying, "We'll do it how you want us to do it." Therefore, if results are less than optimal, it's all on you. He's absolving himself of the responsibility if anything goes south -- and there's so much room for interpretation regarding what 'south' is. Is it possible for him to do a test piece, esp if you're up for a two-tone kitchen (per Amber's pic)? Good luck!...See Moreamykath
last yearamykath
last year
maire_cate
last yearamykath
last yearamykath
last yearratherbesewing
last yearlast modified: last yearMy pictures were terrible. Sorry. The black one is from Walmart
The sisal ones came from Big Lots.
amykath thanked ratherbesewingamykath
last year
l pinkmountain
last year
Related Stories
LIGHTINGHow to Choose the Right Solar Lights
Learn about different types of outdoor solar lights, where to use them and why you might want to avoid the bargain bin
Full Story
MOST POPULAR20 Outstanding Outdoor Living Rooms
Why give up style and comfort just because you add fresh air? Turn any porch or patio into a sumptuous room by following these leads
Full Story
LANDSCAPE DESIGNKoi Find Friendly Shores in Any Garden Style
A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden
Full Story
DIY PROJECTSMake a Mod Solar Lamp Trio for the Garden
What’s that hovering ethereally in the dark? A set of cool globe lights showing off your DIY ingenuity
Full Story
LIGHTING10 Ways to Set a Magical Scene With Lanterns
Create an intimate ambiance on your patio or porch with these glowing lights
Full Story
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGHouzzers Say: 16 Outdoor Must-Haves
See what 16 exterior features you may want to put on your home remodeling checklist
Full Story
OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES10 Essentials for Outdoor Entertaining
As you ready your patio or deck for the warmer months, consider these items to enhance your time outside
Full Story
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING4 Good Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitos in Your Yard
Stay safe from West Nile virus and put an end to irksome itches with these tools and methods for a porch, patio or yard
Full Story
LANDSCAPE DESIGNGood Read: ‘Landscaping Ideas That Work’
Get a landscape architect’s strategies — along with gorgeous, inspiring photos — for a yard you’ll really enjoy
Full Story
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING7 Ways to Create a Gorgeous Outdoor Room
Revel in the sights and scents of spring on a patio or in a garden corner decked out in comfy interior style
Full Story
ratherbesewing