I purchased this for the front door.  It is operated by batteries so there was no cords hanging all over the door.  It also has a timer which you can set for how many hours you want it to be on.  I did not have to replace the batteries all Christmas season and it was on every night until after Christmas.  It is very showy, attractive and if you like blitz, it has that too.  I have both the wreath and the garland to put around our light pole.