No matter how much I preach to people the many benefits of using outdoor solar lighting, it seems like there’s always somebody that insists that street, walkway, or driveway reflectors are better.  In truth, neither one is better than the other.  Each has its own place and each does different things.

It is true that if you have driveway reflectors they will light up like the Fourth of July when you shine your headlights on them.  So they are very effective when another light is pointed in their direction, whether it be in a yard or lining the highway.  Obviously, though, they are pretty much useless when the car has been turned off and there is no light present for them to reflect.  Will they light a pathway for visitor safety?  No.  Will they glow all night to frustrate would-be thieves?  No.  Will they enhance your home’s exterior look the same way that a stainless steel solar light will?  Of course not.  But, as I said, they have their place.  Just don’t expect miracles.  And don’t expect that electric bill to go down, either.

Why not just spend a few extra dollars and invest in some good-quality solar lights, instead?  They look nicer, they make your home look more expensive, and they will help to lower your electric costs.  You really have nothing to lose and everything to gain.