{"id":6655,"date":"2025-01-23T16:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houstonlightscapes.com\/?p=6655"},"modified":"2025-01-23T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:38:07","slug":"should-you-store-your-outdoor-lighting-for-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonlightscapes.com\/resources\/should-you-store-your-outdoor-lighting-for-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Store Your Outdoor Lighting for the Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a phenomenon seen across the country twice a year with outdoor lighting. Hauling the furniture and yard decorations out of storage in the Spring and then taking it all back in the Fall. After all, you\u2019ve invested substantial money into your home and belongings, and they last longer when properly cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your outdoor lightscaping was another investment and was money well spent. Many evenings were spent outdoors with your family and friends, sharing laughs and making memories. Now that cooler weather is setting in, you need to decide: take them down and store them or just leave them where they\u2019re at.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houston\u2019s Mild Winters<\/span><\/h2>\n

Residents of Houston get a reprieve from the snow and freezing temperatures that impact other regions of the United States. There may be a rare occurrence of temps dropping into the single digits, but the average low during the winter months is typically in the mid-40s. This mild weather means you can leave your outside lights up throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

But Houston has its own set of year-round weather challenges, such as<\/span><\/p>\n