{"id":672,"date":"2010-05-10T13:08:35","date_gmt":"2010-05-11T00:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/backyardcity.wordpress.com\/?p=672"},"modified":"2013-08-09T02:06:12","modified_gmt":"2013-08-09T07:06:12","slug":"decorative-patio-lamps-are-the-safe-choice-for-outdoor-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/decorative-patio-lamps-are-the-safe-choice-for-outdoor-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorative Patio Lamps Are the Safe Choice for Outdoor Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-673\" title=\"Patio-Lamps\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/catalina-lamp-tableboth-small.jpg?resize=175%2C175&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/catalina-lamp-tableboth-small.jpg?w=175&amp;ssl=1 175w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/catalina-lamp-tableboth-small.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spending evenings\u00a0outside on the deck, patio, or screened porch is wonderfully tempting when the weather is pleasant, but proper\u00a0lighting can be a real problem if you plan to read or do any detail-oriented\u00a0activities such as needlework or wood working.\u00a0\u00a0Seeing clearly what you are doing is important, but bringing an indoor light source outdoors is not a\u00a0safe idea.\u00a0 Indoor lamps are intended for indoor use, which is why choosing patio lamps for your outdoor spaces is the best choice.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Outdoor Patio Lamps\" href=\"http:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Patio-Lamps.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Outdoor patio lamps<\/a> are made from weather resistant materials, such as heavy-duty resin, \u00a0powder coated aluminum, or natural-looking PVC wicker, and\u00a0most come with a weighted base for added stability.\u00a0\u00a0The extra weight in the lamp bases\u00a0comes in handy when you encounter a stiff breeze.\u00a0 Outdoor patio lamps\u00a0also have\u00a0weatherproof, grounded cords and plugs.\u00a0 Patio lamps that come with cloth\u00a0shades are covered in weather resistant fabrics that prevent fading and moisture damage.<\/p>\n<p>The best part about outdoor patio lamps is their appearance &#8212; they are just as beautiful and stylish as any indoor lamp.\u00a0 In fact, many homeowners choose to use outdoor patio lamps inside the home as well as outside.\u00a0 No matter where you put a patio lamp, it will safely provide you with the right amount of lighting for whatever project you intend to focus on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spending evenings\u00a0outside on the deck, patio, or screened porch is wonderfully tempting when the weather is pleasant, but proper\u00a0lighting can be a real problem if you plan to read or do any detail-oriented\u00a0activities such as needlework or wood working.\u00a0\u00a0Seeing clearly what you are doing is important, but bringing an indoor light source outdoors is not a\u00a0safe idea.\u00a0 Indoor lamps are intended for indoor use, which &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/decorative-patio-lamps-are-the-safe-choice-for-outdoor-spaces\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Decorative Patio Lamps Are the Safe Choice for Outdoor Spaces<\/span> <span 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