The Costco Gadget That Will Upgrade Your Garage Lighting

The garage serves an important purpose for many people, known primarily for offering a place to keep your car overnight; but it also is a common entryway into the home and, of course, serves as a workshop for people who enjoy doing projects. If you use your garage often, then you know what an integral space it is, but you also know how much the ambience matters. One of the biggest factors leading to the usability of a garage is the lighting, with too little illumination making it difficult to see what you're working on or even where to walk. While brighter lightbulbs are one way to solve a lighting deficiency in your garage, a Costco gadget could be a better option to update your garage lighting and add value to your home.

The Enbrighten UltraBrite Hex Lights ($109.99) are a trendier take on garage lighting. Instead of conventional tube lighting that spans the width or length of your garage in harsh lines, the design of these hex lights delivers something interesting to look at while more evenly distributing light around the space. The kit comes with 24 lights bars and snap-in connectors, so you can arrange them however you like in your garage — you can even mount them on the wall. A clear installation benefit of the Enbrighten Hex Lights is that you don't necessarily have to call for an electrician, since they can be installed by plugging them into an electrical outlet with an E26 adaptor or wiring them into the wall. You'll also get all the brightness you need for projects, organizing, or just moving around the garage, with up to 24,000 lumens across three brightness levels.

While these hex lights aren't the most expensive garage lighting option out there, $110 isn't a tiny amount of money, either. There are many garage lighting ideas that work for any budget, so it's good to research what customers have to say about the options to find the best one for you. Overall, these lights have 4.4-star average, with almost 72% of the reviews being 5 stars. Customers praise the lights for their brightness, with many stating that they were easy to install with two people working together. 

Some mixed feedback exists, though, with a few reviews stating that the lights turn on spontaneously from time to time, which might be a concern if you're worried about energy costs or the lights burning out. While the lights come with adhesive to attach them to the ceiling, some reviews are critical of this design, saying that the adhesive will damage the drywall upon removal but also that it's not strong enough on its own and requires hardware, as well.

If you're a handy individual who has someone to help with installation, it's likely that these hex lights won't be problematic and will be a garage feature that will be worth the upgrade. Should you decide against installing them in your garage, they could also make a good lighting option for a workout space in your basement or other areas that need more light. It bears noting, however, that in the event that these hex lights don't work for you at all, Costco's return policy will work in your favor, as the retailer is known for making returns easy.