Security
Step 1
Place floodlights with a motion detector above all the exterior doors of your house, including entryways from patios or decks. Mount the floodlights at a height of 7 to 8 feet.
Step 2
Locate a floodlight with a motion sensor above your garage door to shine light on the driveway as you come and go.
Step 3
Install floodlights with motion sensors on the corners of your house. Make sure the lights are facing downward and inward so they don't disturb your neighbors.
Safety
Step 1
Place a floodlight so it illuminates the number on your house. This will help visitors and emergency workers find your home more easily.
Step 2
Install floodlights to shine on the pathways around your house, such as from the driveway to the front door.
Step 3
Position floodlights to shine on decks, pools and patios. Illuminating a pool is particularly important for safety reasons. Consider floodlights with colored bulbs for these areas to create a festive atmosphere.
Appearance
Step 1
Install floodlights at ground level to show off landscaping features, such as a tree or flowers, in front of your house. Angle these floodlights slightly upward up at an angle.
Step 2
Locate floodlights where they will cast light on an architectural feature of your home, such as a column or bay window. Tilt these lights upward.
Step 3
Install temporary floodlights to highlight seasonal decorations, such as a ghost in a tree for Halloween, or a Christmas manger scene.