Walk through the Garden District on a warm summer night or drive down Highland Road at twilight, and you’ll notice them twinkling on nearly every home. Gas lanterns are a great way to add Southern charm and style to your home. But for those who haven’t had them installed before—or maybe don’t even have a gas line set up—the process can seem intimidating. Fret no more. The hardest part of adding gas lanterns is choosing the style you like best. Then, you can hire a plumber to come do the dirty work. “Installation of the gas lanterns should always be done by a licensed plumber,” says Gary Burns of Advanced Plumbing. The price of installation varies depending on the company you use. A plumber can also install a gas line if your home does not already have one, he says. Or, better yet—some of the same stores also offer an electric version of gas lanterns for sale.
FIND A STORE THAT SELLS GAS LANTERNS
Here are a few local stores that offer a variety of lantern styles:
• Old South Lighting & Ironworks, 2026 Wooddale Blvd.
• Cajun Electric & Lighting, 1500 Government St.
• Sunbelt Lighting, 1698 Wooddale Blvd.
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This article was originally published in the May 2017 issue of 225 Magazine.
