Put your best front forward

Light the way

Good lighting is crucial in and around the front of your property. It can welcome you home, guide guests as they arrive, and help to keep would-be intruders away. Use motion sensors to activate lighting along paths, at your front door, and at the boundaries of your home.

Place lights under feature planting, such as palms or shrubs, to enhance your front garden and add street appeal. The Wiser by SE smart home app makes it easy to schedule outdoor lighting to illuminate your garden at dusk and switch it off again automatically after you’ve gone to bed.

The go-to garage

Garages today fulfil a range of roles, so however you’re planning to use yours, make sure you have plenty of power points. Quad power points are ideal for busy areas like these. Consider including some Wiser Connected Power Points for items you might want to schedule to turn off at a set time, such as battery chargers. Now is also a good time to install an EV charger or at least pre-wire for one.

Add a Wiser Motion Sensor to overhead lights so you don’t have to fumble for the light switch when carrying things in and out of the garage. The sensor can also alert you to any unexpected movement if you’re out or away. A Wiser Garage Door Controller gives you instant control from your phone and is handy for letting guests in if you’re not home or having couriers drop precious parcels off into a secure space.

If you’re renovating, have your electrician check your existing switchboard and talk to them about installing Arc Fault Detectors and Surge Protection for peace of mind. Iconic Outdoor Power Points are handy to have on the exterior, so it’s easy to vacuum your car or plug in the water blaster for those weekend clean-up jobs. They integrate with the Wiser smart home system too, so are ideal for using with inflatable decorations or lights over the festive season, as you can schedule them to turn on and off.