You've put time, sweat and money into making your outdoor environment just right for spending quality time with family and friends. Don't let the fun stop just because the sun goes down. Solar-powered lamps and other outdoor accessories from Hammacher Schlemmer and Home Depot give you the flexibility to host get-togethers, parties and other activities any time of the day or night.

A Place to Relax

Set the mood for romance or excitement with eco-friendly, solar-powered chimes, decorative lamps and inlaid light tiles. A solar-powered music player puts your favorite tunes on rotation. Hang solar lamps from a tree branch or along a fence or wire to cast a gentle glow across your outdoor space. Float water-safe lights in your pond or pool or hang them overhead to take advantage of reflections.

If you don't have a pool, bring the gentle sound of water to your outdoor space with a solar-powered, cascading fountain. There are no wires, no electricity and no intake lines to deal with; just place the solar panel in a sunny location, add water and wait for the relaxing ripples to start.

Safe and Secure

Solar-powered equipment can make it safer to travel from the street to your home or between garden rooms, too. Choose tiles, paving stones, ground spikes or post toppers to brighten dark walkways, stairways and doorways. Around the holidays, festive solar lights enliven your spirit without hurting your wallet. Solar-powered lights are quick to install and easy to use; just put them into place and wait for the sun to do its work. Home Depot offers a huge selection of lighting styles and materials. Visit the Home Depot website and search for "outdoor solar."

Unfortunately, adding lights and water can increase the number of flying pests that invade your private sanctuary. Eliminate unwanted visitors with solar-powered insect zappers that take out over 100 different backyard pests without harmful chemicals. Most insect zappers are encased in a wire cage to keep wayward pets and curious children from getting hurt.

Beyond the Backyard

Save money on outdoor recreation equipment, too. Unlike traditional golf carts, a solar-powered cart from Hammacher Schlemmer is refueled via dozens of photovoltaic cells built into the roof. Carts hold two passengers with full golf bags comfortably and get 49 miles at speeds up to 24 mph from a single charge. Heavy-duty shocks, tough 8-inch pneumatic tires and rack-and-pinion steering ensure a smooth ride, while self-adjusting drum brakes give you maximum control. Plus, if you have a lot of ground to cover in taking care of your home, a solar-powered golf cart is the perfect way to get there faster and pack in the supplies that you'll need.

Finally, store everything in a solar shed that has room for growing several of your favorite plants, too. Home Depot shed construction kits come with the directions and materials for assembling your new building; most can be put up in a day or less. Purchase a flooring kit for a clean finish.

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