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Find reliable lighting to better complete tasks with Ace Hardware’s array of shop light solutions. No matter the size or layout of your space, learn how to use work light fixtures to improve visibility with the following information. 

Light Up Your Workshop with Shop Lights

Ade quate lighting is necessary to finish projects whether you use your shop as a storage hub or work area. Indoor and outdoor garage lights brighten up what would otherwise be a dim and dull interior, allowing you to work safely and more efficiently. To maximize the lighting in your space with workshop lights, follow our simple garage lighting tips.

Fluorescent Shop Lights Vs. LED Shop Lights

Every garage or workshop has specific lighting needs. Understanding how different shop light bulbs perform can help you make the right decision for your space. Here are some of the most common bulbs featured in garage lights.

LED Shop Lights

Short for light-emitting diode, LED bulbs are typically more energy-efficient, longer-lasting and more durable than other types of bulbs. LED garage ceiling lights often consume 90 percent less power than incandescent bulbs.

Fluorescent Shop Lights

A versatile type of lighting, fluorescent tubes featured in many types of garage light fixtures are more energy-efficient than halogen and incandescent bulbs and often cheaper than LEDs. This type of lighting is commonly used in commercial spaces.

Incandescent Shop Lights

Incandescent work lights are another option. They’re relatively inexpensive, making them a good option for outfitting your space while saving in the short term. However, incandescent bulbs produce more heat and are less energy efficient than other fluorescent or LED bulbs.

Portable and Overhead Shop Lights for Layered Lighting

To ensure you have enough lighting to accomplish every task at hand, consider adding overhead shop lighting, such as ceiling-mounted LED shop lights designed to illuminate broader spaces. Then, light up smaller areas with hanging work lights that offer optimum task lighting.

For projects that require you to frequently move around from one area of your garage to another, shop our collection of portable shop lights. Portable LED shop lights offer maximum versatility to get the job done in the garage, worksite and campsite.

Where Should You Put Lights in Your Garage?

To establish a good workflow, think about the size and layout of your space. Key areas to consider integrating shop lights include:

• Wall spaces where you hang power tools and other garage essentials for overhead illumination.
• The work bench area where you normally complete DIY projects.
• Storage areas where you keep seasonal items or other household necessities for convenient visibility.

If you decide that multiple LED or fluorescent shop lights are necessary based on your layout and how frequently you use your space, make sure your shop lights are installed at equal distances from each other for the best results. Then, add portable standing lights and clamp lights to brighten less frequently used areas as needed.

Find LED Shop Lights Near You at Ace

Get the most out of your garage, shop or workspace by exploring the variety of garage light fixtures, portable shop lights and trouble lights at Ace. Find fluorescent and LED shop lights near you from brands like Metalux, FEIT Electric, Milwaukee, Greenlite and others.

We also have other quality lighting solutions. From security lighting for the outdoors or indoor ceiling fans with lights, find what you need at your local Ace or online today.