Should I Use Halogen or Incandescent Lighting Outside?
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Halogen Lights Burn Brighter
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Halogen lights shed a much whiter, brighter light than incandescent lights. They are usually a better choice for outdoor lighting, since their brighter light increases nighttime safety and home security.
Incandescent Lights are Inexpensive
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Use incandescent lights if you're on a tight budget. While halogen lights enjoy a lifespan twice the length of incandescent lights, their price tags are four times as large, but they are only about 20% more efficient, making them a less cost-effective choice over the short term.
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Bottom Line
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You should use halogen lighting outside since it's significantly brighter than incandescent lighting, but if price is a concern, outside incandescent lighting is fine, too, for short-term savings.
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