TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Why we love this dealOne of our favorite things about spring and summer is how an outdoor area can become even cozier when it gets dark. A sunset won’t stop us from enjoying the outdoors, and with the right lighting, you can create an enjoyable ambiance that allows you to stay parked in your patio chair until midnight if you want to. These days, outdoor lighting is even easier to set up because many options, like the Mainstays Solar-Powered Landscape Lights from Walmart, don’t require an electrical outlet to plug into whenever you want to use them. Many models automatically turn on once dusk starts to settle in, and they get their power from the sun itself, not through some unsightly extension cord.Now that summer is finally here, outdoor and patio deals are plentiful, but sometimes a product is priced so well, even without a sale, like in the case of the Mainstays Solar-Powered Landscape Lights, you almost can’t believe it. The lights, which are available individually for about $1 and in a six-pack for only $8, are the easy solution to adding some gentle lighting to your outdoor patio, pool deck, or backyard without overwhelming you with blinding light. Add some nice ambiance and be able to see exactly where you’re going with these handy lighting fixtures. Mainstays Solar-Powered Landscape Lights, $8 at Walmart
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Shop at WalmartWhy do shoppers love it?Different lights serve different purposes in your backyard. Hanging lights might emit a warm, cozy glow that helps you see your surroundings better, but they won’t do so well helping you see where you’re going when you’re on the move. Stake-in lights, like these Mainstay ones, are perfect at lining landscaping, driveways, patio pathways, gardens, and more, so that you can not only see where you’re walking when it’s dark but give your backyard space more dimension once the sun has set.Each light measures 14.21 inches in length, but it’s broken up into three individual pieces. The top of the light measures 2.30 inches long and connects to a middle portion measuring 7.09 inches long. Each light has a sharp stake-in bottom, measuring 4.82 inches long, that easily pushes into the ground for a secure and stable placement. They won’t blow over or fall simply because an intense rain storm or heavy wind blows through. They are waterproof, heat-resistant, and frost-resistant. The lights are equipped with a 150 milliampere-hour (mAh) rechargeable battery that charges via direct sunlight. Solar energy charges up the battery to emit 2 lumen (lm) of light for a consistent eight-hour period throughout the night. Each light has an automatic dusk-to-dawn operation that will turn the light on without prompting once the sun starts to set and will shut them off come sunrise. Related: Walmart is selling ‘stunning’ $55 outdoor solar lights for only $24With a 2-lumen brightness, the lights are certainly not as bright as a spotlight. Rather, they have a very low-intensity light ideal for creating ambiance and providing extra safety precautions without causing disruption. Details to knowDimensions: The light fixture in total measures 14.21 inches. The in-ground stake portion measures 4.82 inches long, the middle portion that sits above ground measures 7.09 inches long, and the light itself measures 2.30 inches long. Pack sizes: One or six. Run time: 8 hours. Brightness: 2 lumen (lm). Shoppers find the lights, which are quite thin in width, very sturdy and secure once staked into the ground. “They give off a clean, bright glow that makes walkways look great at night,” one shopper said. Shoppers love that they are solar-powered, so they don’t have to worry about charging them or plugging them into an electrical outlet when they want to use them. They have a sleek, simple design that looks great in any backyard. “Hands down the cheapest but best little solar lights I’ve used on my farm,” another shopper said. Shop more deals Gvdv 18-Inch Fire Pit, $110 (was $130) at WalmartExcMark 10-Pack Outdoor Solar Lights, $30 (was $55) at WalmartDon’t struggle to see when you’re enjoying your outdoor area this summer and the sun has gone down. Enjoy spending more time outdoors under a nice, faint glow with the Mainstays Solar-Powered Landscape Lights.