With more and more people incorporating outdoor space into their regular living space, it makes sense to buy deck or patio lighting so you can enjoy that space after the sun goes down. Strategically placed electrical or even solar lighting will allow you to take in the cool summer breezes at night. Lighting is also important for safety after dark. Most deck or patio lighting can be installed by the homeowner and is quite affordable.
Lowe's online is a great place to buy patio lighting. They have really cool decorative lighting and lamps, and they even have outdoor ceiling fans. www.lowes.com
You can buy patio lighting at any major "big-box" store. For example, Rona, Home Harware, Home Depot, WalMart. All of these stores will carry some form of patio lighting to suit your needs.
Outdoor lighting perspectives in North Chicago has an excellent selection of patio lights. There is also Chicago Lighting Design.
You can find out where to buy a book about patio and deck plans and read information to compare prices on the internet or go to your local shops and en quire about it there.
You can measure your patio deck with a tape measure.
A great site I found to find browse deck and patio models is merchantcircle.com. Here they have multiple lists of patio and deck merchants in Philadelphia who will help you browse patio and deck models
Outdoor entertaining can be an enjoyable pastime during the summer months, and a deck with a patio is a perfect location in which to do this. Proper deck furniture and lighting is necessary so that guests will be comfortable, and outoor lighting can help extend the party long after the sun goes down. Many homeowners do the majority of their entertaining during the warmer months because outdoor parties are such great fun.
"Patio lighting will never repel bugs. Bugs are attracted to the light, so if you want to get rid of the bugs, then you may need to buy an additional bug repelant."
I would say to re-varnish or paint your deck. Then simply buy some inexpensive patio furniture and maybe a nice barbeque grill. This will also make for great entertaining.
People use patio lighting to lighten up a patio generally for people who stay outdoors at night. Some lighting repels mosquitos and other insects and some lighting have motion sensors.
There are a number of lighting retailers in the Riverside area. B2b is a lighting retailer as well as Patio 'n Outdoor. You can also check the major chain stores like Lowes or Menards.