The 10 Best Outdoor Recessed Lights

Although the included units are on the smaller side, the SkyGenius LED Deck Kit (about $42) is, nevertheless, a fine choice, since the lights are a cinch to install, waterproof and not prone to burning out, like incandescent bulbs. Plus, their warm white glow is soothing, not harsh.

When it comes to these FVTLED Landscape Lights (appx. $46), you've got options. For one thing, they're available in a range of colors and color temperatures, and for another, you can choose to buy them singly or in various multipacks between 6 and 50 pieces.

Technically, this Sengled Smart Security Floodlight (around $13) is more bulb and less fixture, but it can be placed in a variety of outdoor recessed models, turning these from static to motion-activated illumination. And, at 1,050 lumens, it lights up the night.

Even if you don't have a lot of DIY experience, the Globe Electric 4-Inch (appx. $11) has got your back, providing push-n-click clips that make putting it in a breeze. There's one to suit every type of home, too, as it's offered with various baffles and finishes.

When you come within 9 to 16 feet of the Youtob Motion Sensing (about $24), it'll turn on, then turn itself off after 30 seconds of stillness. This means it's a considerable help for both interior and exterior applications, especially since it has daylight and nighttime modes.

The Lithonia OneUp (around $20) was designed to take less time and be simpler to install than many typical can options. It accomplishes this by way of side-mounted spring clips that are fine for a variety of materials, including sheetrock and plywood.

For the price, it's tough to beat the Tomshine 16-Pack (around $44), even more so if you have a large area to cover but a budget that's on the smaller side. And if one malfunctions, you don't have to worry, as they're individually detachable, thanks to a parallel connection.

Unlike many, each in the Parmida Retrofit 4-Pack (about $29) is compatible with a wide range of Leviton and Lutron dimmers, so you'll always have just the glow you're looking for. They fit in many existing 5 and 6-inch cans, although some older models may prove troublesome.

The LampLust Brick (around $37) runs on solar power, so you don't need to worry about any complicated installation or wiring. It's not terribly resistant to rough treatment and bad weather, though, so it won't be the best for those seeking durability.

If you're tired of stumbling around in the dark, the Cloudy Bay Step Light (about $22) will put you back on the right track. When horizontally mounted, its illumination shines down toward the ground, exactly where you need to see in order to avoid losing your footing.