{"id":33513,"date":"2019-10-17T18:39:51","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T18:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?p=33513"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:20:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:20:30","slug":"simple-upcycled-diy-solar-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2019\/10\/17\/simple-upcycled-diy-solar-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Upcycled DIY Solar Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This week I wanted to revisit an oldie (but a goodie).\u00a0 Autumn in Arizona is prime-time for outdoor entertaining.\u00a0 After the hot summer months have kept us cooped up, fall is a welcomed reprieve.\u00a0 Because family and friends would be gathering soon, I decided to look at a few ways to spice up the place.\u00a0 While I have some great new kitchen<\/a> ideas saved for the winter months, I wanted to focus more on the outdoors.\u00a0 Living in Arizona, I’ve noticed that there are a LOT of solar panels.\u00a0 Wanting to utilize the sun, save on power, and not break the bank, I decided to make some more solar lighting for the back patio where we host BBQs and get-togethers.\u00a0 These lamps are a great way to add some style and customization to the standard solar walkway lights, allowing you to really get creative and create a cozy extension of your living space.\u00a0 Plus it’s good for the environment!\u00a0 (win-win)!<\/p>\n

While solar panel installers<\/a> are a great option for helping to supplement your home or business energy costs, they may not be in the budget.\u00a0 These lamps, however, cost just a few dollars to make and of course when you\u2019re relying on a <\/span>solar energy<\/span><\/a>, you won\u2019t be inconvenienced when the traditional electricity in the area cuts out.\u00a0 So these can still<\/span>\u00a0have an impact on your monthly power bill.\u00a0 And they really help make your outdoor space feel warm and comfy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some Other DIY Lighting Ideas<\/h2>\n

We’ve also got some other fun lighting ideas, shown below, like our fun DIY Path Lights from Soda Bottles<\/a>, our\u00a0 a Berry Adorable Upcycled DIY Room Decor Light<\/a> and\u00a0 Woodland Mason Jar Light<\/a>\u00a0to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"DIY Solar Lamp Supplies<\/h2>\n

DIY ON PATH LIGHTS: You can buy these at the Dollar Store. Walmart, Lowes and other hardware stores also carry them. You want the cheap plastic ones.<\/p>\n

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