If you have been thinking on similar lines, you have landed on the right page. Heres a list of places that you can visit in south India during December and have the time of your lifetime.

Kanyakumari

The southern tip is more like a mystical land that people often visit for a dash of romance. Also, being the last point of the country, overlooking the colossal water bodies such as the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, there is something poetic about being in this place. Visit this place during December to be an audience of picture-perfect sunsets, spend leisure time walking by the waters, eating coastal food, and enjoy the thrill of being in such a geographical wonder. If you have more time to spare, you can also visit Mahabalipuram, Chennai, Madurai, and Rameshwaram.

OotyOnce nestled in the very densely forested area in the Nilgiri mountains, the British converted it into a summer retreat in the 19th century. Now also it draws plenty of visitors every year because of its natural beauty and misty green trails. Although Ooty boasts of pleasant weather all year round, a visit to this place during winters will give you a high.

Tamil Nadus charming Coonoor is best-experienced solo. The beautiful outdoors beckons travellers to take in all that it has to offer. Situated just 18 km away from Ooty, Coonoor is a place that will surprise you in every corner. Sitting at a height of 6000 ft above sea level, its one of the jewels in the crown of Nilgiri Hills, and the best way to explore it is through the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. So, if by any chance you are planning to visit Ooty, do include Coonoor in the list too.

Wayanad

Wayanad is a picturesque plateau nestled in the hills of the Western Ghats, and is undoubtedly one of the prettiest areas in southern India. Part of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, this charming town is adorned with historical caves, enchanting waterfalls, and vast spice plantations, making it a must-visit for those looking to explore the picturesque and untouched beauty of the enchanted Western Ghats.

Agumbe, popular for its scenic beauty and biodiversity, has legendary sunsets to offer to those weary travellers. Not just this, this region receives the highest rainfall, and wildlife lovers flock this place to enjoy a first-hand experience of its habitants. Also, known as the Cherrapunji of South India, there are many beautiful waterfalls that can be explored on foot.

Kodaikanal

A refreshing treat in contrast to the snowfalls of north India, the misty hills of Kodaikanal is just what you might need for that winter holidays. Kodaikanal, being replete with forests and some of the most beautiful flora of the region, you can head to Coakers Walk to enjoy the most beautiful walk of your life. The Eucalyptus trees and Shola forests and the meadows will provide you with some well-deserved pit stops when you want. Then there is the Berijam Lake, which is surrounded by forests and is located around 21 km southwest of Kodaikanal. You might, however, need the permission of the Forest Department to enter. You can also engage in night-time viewing of the sky through a telescope at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory during your leisure time.

CoorgOne of the most stunning hill stations in south India, Coorg is a place that should feature somewhere at the top of your list. Then, when it comes to interesting things to do in Coorg, there are loads of options as it boasts of lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking landscape that can inspire painters, writers, and poets to pour their heart out. This place also provides enough opportunities to adventure lovers, such as water rappelling, rock climbing, river rafting and a lot more, in short, Coorg has all the goodness that makes every type of traveller happy.

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Nobody wants roaches, termites or ants invading their living space. But if you have these creatures living in your house, there's a local pest control company that says it can make them "dead and gone."

Dead & Gone Pest Control in North Fort Myers handles various pest control problem, from bugs to rodents.

They have racked up some honors and "Best of" awards.

Dead & Gone Pest Control in North Fort Myers handles various pest control problem, from bugs to rodents. They also have expanded to do yardwork and fertilization and weeding. They also handle palm trees and pine trees and provide preventative maintence for disease control.

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Bruce McCullough, sales and marketing director, said he joined the team five years ago after his partner, Greg Grier, started it.

"He used to have a company in Cape Coral and has been in the business since 1977. We graduated high school together in Illinois and he came up to visit and said he could use some help with his new company," McCullough said. "We decided we were done with the snow and came down."

The company handles all kinds of pest control problems and is fully licensed by the state. They also have expanded to do yardwork and fertilization and weeding. They also handle palm trees and pine trees and provide preventative maintence for disease control.

They will also come in case of an emergency, such as bedbugs, which is a big problem at hotels and motels, and rodents at commercial companies.

"It's an offshoot, but we're always looking to add to our services and looking for things that are not ordinary," McCullough said.

Dead & Gone offers special prices for the retirement communities in the area and throughout the year will offer specials such as free inspections and letting them know what they need. They might also offer to do their first treatment for free with a one-year agreement.

McCullough said this is the busiest time of the year for them as all the snowbirds are returning from up north and want services done. While it slows a little in the summer, they still do treatments for those up north as well as its commercial work.

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Dublin, Dec. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The World Market for Outdoor Lighting" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report offers a full analysis of the outdoor lighting fixtures market worldwide. This study provides outdoor lighting industry statistics (consumption data), sales data and market shares of the top manufacturers.

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For each regional cluster, market size, activity trend and market shares are provided.

Outdoor lighting is analyzed according to the following segments:

For each market segment, market size, activity trend and market shares are provided. Around 200 companies have been monitored for this report, and 20 case histories reported. Historical data are given from 2011 up to 2018, together with a three-year forecast.

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New York City, NY: December 05, 2019 Published via (Wired Release)Smart Lighting Industry Trends & Forecast to 2028 Global smart lighting market segmentation by component: Relays, Controllable breakers, Sensors, Switch actuators, Dimmer actuators. Global smart lighting market segmentation by light source: LED light source, Fluorescent light source, Compact fluorescent light source, High intensity and discharge light source. Global smart lighting market segmentation by product type: Smart bulbs, Fixtures, Lighting control. Global smart lighting market segmentation by application: Commercial & industrial, Residential, Outdoor lighting, Indoor lighting, Public & government buildings, Others

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Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday 2019 are behind us, which likely means two things. First, it means you took care of most or even all of your holiday shopping. Second, it means you also snuck in a bunch of new gear for yourself. Dont worry, were not judging, were just saying a lot of those gadgets are likely battery-powered, so you should definitely take advantage of this Cyber Week 2019 deal on Amazon. 24-packs of best-selling Anker AAA batteries are down to just $6.99 right now, which matches an all-time low. They have class leading shelf life as well, so grab a few boxes and you wont have to worry about buying batteries again for a decade.

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As a smart home pioneer, Signifys Philips Hue brand is well known for its smart light bulbs, switches, sensors, and even complete indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, most of which rely on its $60 Zigbee-to-Wi-Fi bridge. More recently the company has added a new line of devices that give you the option of bridge-free control, via Bluetooth. Thats where the Philips Hue Smart Plug fits into the mix.

The Philips Hue Smart Plug looks nearly identical to many other commonly available smart plugs, its a wide, squat, single-outlet device that fits neatly into a single socket on your wall outlet. Its just barely wider than the wall plate, and its short enough that it doesnt block the second socket from being used.

If youre not planning to make a deeper investment into the Hue ecosystem, you can save the $60 youd spend on the bridge and control this smart plug with just your smartphone or tablet, using Bluetooth. But this approach limits you to just 10 Bluetooth-compatible Hue devices of any type.

The Philips Hue Smart Plug is anonymous looking apart for a sticker on top indicating its maximum supported wattage.

If your smart lighting needs are that simple, there are many, many less-expensive ways to meet them. Our top pick in this category, Levitons Decora DW15P, costs about $25 and connects to your Wi-Fi networkno bridge required. The same goes for our runner-up pick, the Currant WiFi Smart Outlet, which costs the same as this Hue device, but can control two devices independently (and theres aBluetooth version of the Currant that costs $25).

Besides, the Philips Hue Smart Plug gets its real smarts from its interaction with the Hue Bridge, which connects your Hue devices to your Wi-Fi network. With the Bridge (and only with the Bridge) you can control multiple devices in your home at once, use Alexa and Google Assistant. Using the Bridge is also the only way that you control devices when youre out of the house.

Heres the catch, though: The Hue mobile app has been designed and refined exclusively to control lights, and its overall approach doesnt always translate perfectly to the smart plugs. The Philips Hue system has a robust set of routines built in: You can have lights turn on or off automatically when you wake up or go to sleep, control bulbs to turn on when you come home, and set up timers and schedules. The Hue app doesnt always know what to do with the plug, though, and users might be confused that Hues catch-all group is still all lights, not all devices.

I eventually figured out the necessary syntax to get the Hue app working most of the time with the Smart Plug, but timers that instruct devices to blink lights never worked (even if you have a lamp plugged into it).

Timers can be finicky to configure properly.

The Hue Smart Plug is also short on features such as energy monitoring or a usage history log. As well, setting up geofencing so you can control the plug automatically when you come and go requires jumping through numerous hoops on the Hue website (outside of the app), although after I got it working, this ended up working fine in my testing.

And now for the kicker: With a list price of $40, you will have trouble finding a more expensive, less capable smart plug on the marketand thats not even considering the price of the Hue Bridge. If youre already a devotee to the Hue ecosystem, you probably already have a bridge, and the Hue Smart Plugs price tag might not even phase you.

If you do object to the pricing, and you have a smart speaker (like an Amazon Echo or Google Home), that device can be an equalizereffectively erasing the boundaries between brands and technologies. You will, however, need to deal with disparate apps, at least during set up. And if youre just getting started on your smart home journey youll find plenty of more capable and more affordable options on the market.

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Global warming is resulting in lots of variables here in Alaska, but there is one constant: Our days will always get really short during the winter months. Lately, I find myself wondering what Alaskans will do as winters get warmer. It wont be warm enough to garden (at least for a while) of course, but what happens when we cant get on our skis, ice skates, sleds and snowmachines? What do we do with darkness when there is no snow?

There is only one answer: We go to lights. Anchorage did it once before back in the late 70s and early 80s. We loaded trees and shrubbery with strings of those tiny, white lights you still see around. In fact, the story goes we bought more strings of those lights than any other place on earth. I believe it.

The program ran into politics with rival mayors, but I say politics be damned. Today there are all manner of string lights that are very different from those we Anchorage old-timers put up during that City of Lights campaign. After all, that was more than a quarter century ago. There were no cellphones, few computers and LED technology was just coming into its own.

If you have not visited a hardware store or box store lighting department in a while, do check some out. You will still find the 2-foot rolls of string lights, but there are much more. How about a string of icicles or even meteors? No electricity? There are battery-powered strings of light. Others are solar powered.

There are all manner of colored LEDs, of course. And some of these are put inside all sorts of objects ranging from those with holiday themes like reindeer and Santas, to more personal themes such as hearts, hot peppers and worse. Some of these lights come on net arrays for some pretty impressive, but easy to construct, backyard displays.

You can now buy 150-foot rolls LED rope light, with the lights inside a plastic tube (which makes them so easy to put up and, more important, take down and store). And, if you dont want to get into the hanging lights thing, you can now buy gadgets that project points of light onto your plants or house, trees and lawn.

To get an idea of what I mean as to the new kinds of lights, you should head to the internet. Check out string lights and outdoor lights. There is no reason to buy online as anything you could possibly use is for sale right here, locally. Oh, and, we have the darkness for free.

It is important to be safe when stringing lights as you are dealing with electricity (and perhaps a ladder). No sense harming yourself. It is just as critical that lights dont harm the plants used to support them. This starts with how they are attached. They have be secure enough so they dont rub against bark, yet not so tight as to harm the limbs. Moreover, you really must give pre-hanging consideration to how you are going remove them so the plant doesnt get damaged as it thickens during spring and summer growth.

Finally, why not check out the lighting displays at the Alaska Botanical Garden anytime from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, Nov. 30, through Jan. 11 (with the exception of Dec. 25. and Jan. 1). There, you will not only find wonderful light displays, but live music, bonfires, vendors, model trains and a warm drink in an ABG mug (or bring your own). Welcome to global warming, it is our turn now. Check out the schedule of special events at alaskabg.org.

Jeffs Alaska garden calendar

Christmas trees: They are for sale. They must be in water, especially if you are buying early.

Poinsettias: They are back. Make sure you dont put yours where there is a draft as this will cause them to drop leaves. Soil should be slightly moist

Free mid-winter lunchtime garden talks: The Alaska Botanical Garden is putting on a week of garden talks Dec. 16-20. All talks start at 12:30 p.m. and are held at the botanical gardens greenhouse. Oh, bring your lunch. Go to alaskabg.org for topics.

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MANCHESTER, NH Now that Thanksgiving is over, more and more homes and neighborhoods across the Granite State will begin to look festive with Christmas and other holiday lighting displays, both in and outside of home. Eversource, the state's largest utility company, is reminding customers that there are ways consumers can save money, conserve energy and ensure a safe home while also celebrating the twinkles and sparkles of the holidays. Just utilizing one of these tips, like swapping out traditional incandescent lights with more efficient LED lights, can save a lot of money and energy.

"Before putting up holiday decorations, it's important to inspect them to ensure they're not broken or damaged check lighted displays for cracked sockets, frayed wires or loose connections," said Ken Bogler, the vice president of safety at Eversource. "When decorating outside, we remind people to work from a stable surface and to always be aware of any power lines or other hazards that might be nearby."

LED lights use about 80 percent less energy than conventional bulbs. They often last longer, are brighter, and stay cooler.

Also, never run an extension cord under a rug or coil them tightly this can cause them to overheat. A programmable timer will ensure that lights aren't left on accidentally. When displaying lights outside, keep them off the ground water and electricity do not mix. Also, check the labels to ensure that lights for indoor use only are not displayed outside.

Other tips include: Checking lights for dampness and temperature-proof; check extension cords for wear and tear, and plug outdoor lights and decorations into GFCI outlets; use advanced power strips where possible for all holiday lighting to eliminate standby energy loss; turn off room lights when the tree is lit to save energy while creating a festive atmosphere.

Energy Star rebates can also be found here. For more holiday lighting and electrical safety tips, visit eversource.com.

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Subtle Terracing in Backyard Water Features Adds Interest to Backyard Landscape Contemporary Tiers Create an Easy Backyard Playhouse Backyard Vegetable Garden

A well planned backyard vegetable garden plot can yield a bountiful harvest of vegetables from spring into fall. A variety of crops, such as tomatoes, squash and herbs, will flourish in a well watered and sunny spot.

A level backyard lends itself to a courtyard effect and multiple outdoor "rooms."

What some homeowners would see as deficitsa sloped and shady backyardthese homeowners have turned into assets. This tranquil, restful escape from busy city life features a path that winds through groves of 'Knock Out' roses, butterfly bushes, azaleas and areas of visual interest, from a koi pond to a bird bath, along the way.

Old and new architectural styles combine in this striking backyard Southern pavilion. The focal point (#1) is the striking fireplace. A woven, seagrass rug (#2) softens the space. Water-resistant furniture (#3) makes sense in this space exposed to the elements.

Fancy a swim under the stars or how about a dip in a pool lit only by the light of a firewall?

Is your backyard is graced with large, sturdy trees? Then maybe what you need is a treehouse. DIY designs range from simple, open-air decks to fully-finished spaces complete with plumbing and electricity.

Fire pits create a wonderful focal point for an outdoor gathering space and add warmth to backyard gatherings on cool evenings.

Landscape designer Jamie Durie removed the lawn from a shady backyard and then filled the space with tropical plants, a floating lounge and a daybed.

Moss gardens mean even shade is no deterrent to green. Moss makes a beautiful border in this Japanese garden and requires no mowing, leaving more time for meditation.

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