Why Did the Opossum Cross the Road?

…to play in my yard.

A few weeks ago I was asked to share my experience with the installation of the Lutron Occupancy Sensor Switch we received for review. We chose to install it in our garage/shed, which houses our makeshift laundry room. The immediate effects, like getting a nagging house-husband off my back, were a blessing. But over the last few weeks I’ve noticed even more practical features. As many people can relate, having an active toddler in the house really up’s the laundry ante so I’m frequenting our “laundry” room often during the day and through out the week.

Before we installed the Lutron Maestro® Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch, I basically had one way to get into my shed. I would shoulder my way in, knocking my hip/elbow/what-have-you on the frame as I realized, too late, that the laundry basket AND I were clearly not going to fit today. Breathing through the pain and resisting the urge to throw down a temper tantrum of toddler proportions, I would realize about 30 seconds too late that if there were any unwanted visitors in our ‘laundry room’, that I was about 5 seconds away from getting sprayed, bit or scared out of my wits. By unwanted visitors I’m talking about any one of the Skunks, Opossum, Squirrels, Shrews, Crows or Rats that we seem to catch in our yard on a weekly basis.

It’s not intended to, but the sensing capability actually acts like our little shed guardian. Critters unfortunate enough to choose our shed as their own piece of prime real estate are quickly sent scurrying when the lights flicker on. I almost feel bad about it, but they aren’t exactly volunteering to pay the mortgage now are they?

Everyone may not be fortunate enough to utilize the Lutron Maestro® Occupancy/Vacancy Sensing Switch in all the many ways we do, but I can assure you it’s energy saving capabilities and husband pleasing ways are worth it. Unfortunately, he’s moved on from “Who left the lights on?” to “How many pairs of shoes do you need?”. I guess I can’t win them all.

Now through Oct. 31, 2013 (subject to change), get 25% off Maestro occupancy/vacancy sensor dimmers and switches on LutronStore.com PLUS one free Claro single-gang wallplate ($4.90 suggested list price) with each qualifying item. Use Promo Code wholeftthelightson at checkout.

The Giveaway

5 lucky winners will win a Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor C.L dimmer or single pole Lutron Maestro Occupancy Sensor switch.

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