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Originally Posted by Dad207
A house light or two to deter theft
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If you care to do an internet search, you will find plenty of studies that say that lighting does nothing to deter theft. Some will say that it's actually harmful as it destroys all night vision other than in the immediate area of the light source.
I too appreciate a night cruise when you can see the lights of the houses. But I also love those off-season nights when we can't see another light and the sky is ablaze with stars. Often so many that you might as well have a light on and you can see your shadow!
Finally, I'd agree on asking everyone to be careful about spotlights that point out into the lake. They are blinding. There is a house across the bay from us that often leaves their spotlight on for weeks at a time while they are gone. I can read a book in my bedroom without turning on a light.
