How To Install Outdoor Post Lantern - Outdoor Lighting Ideas

How to Install an Outdoor Post Lantern

Post lanterns are a beautiful way to add light and style to your outdoor space. They can be used to illuminate walkways, driveways, or patios, and they can also be used to create a focal point in your yard. Installing a post lantern is a relatively simple project that can be completed in a few hours.

Materials you'll need

Post lantern
Post
Concrete
Gravel
Wire nuts
Electrical tape
Screwdriver
Level
Shovel

Instructions

1. Choose a location for your post lantern. The location should be level and well-drained. You'll also want to make sure that the post lantern is placed in a location where it will provide adequate lighting. 2. Dig a hole for the post. The hole should be twice as wide as the diameter of the post and at least 2 feet deep. 3. Place the post in the hole and fill the hole with concrete. Use a level to make sure that the post is straight. 4. Allow the concrete to set for at least 24 hours. 5. Wire the post lantern. Start by connecting the wires from the post lantern to the wires from the electrical box. Use wire nuts to secure the connections and then wrap the connections with electrical tape. 6. Mount the post lantern on the post. Use the screws that came with the post lantern to secure it to the post. 7. Add gravel around the base of the post. The gravel will help to keep the post in place and prevent weeds from growing around it.