Are Cheap LED Bulbs Any Good?

“Do it right, or do it twice.” – My Mama We have been in the outdoor lighting industry for a good number of years. And along the road, we have acquired knowledge through training and experience. We’ve seen the standard change from halogen to LEDs, and with good reason—money saved, energy saved, possibly lives or property saved through added safety and security brought …

How Do I Achieve Safety and Beauty in Landscape Lighting?

Most homeowners are of the thinking that landscape lighting can either make your home safe OR beautiful, but not both. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth! Both beauty and security simply require the proper balance of quality products, great design and proper execution. Dimmable Lighting This is one of the safety features provided by a well-engineered landscape lighting system to homeowners. With …

When Do You Cross The Line Between Proper Lighting and Too Much Outdoor Lighting?

This is one of the most important things to consider when illuminating your landscape. When does your lighting go from being appropriate to being excessive? It has been stated that under-lighting is as good as non-existent and excessive lighting poses a lot more harm than good. I’ve said it before, but we’ve all been blinded by the ubiquitous garage corner floodlight, and that can …

Landscape Lighting and Poor Connections. That’s a Recipe for Frustration

Have you ever had a headphone or charger cord that bent and split so that the wires inside have begun to fray? What happens? The connection no longer works consistently. You’re singing along and suddenly Bruno Mars drops out and you’re left singing Uptown Funk all by yourself. Awkward! Or you plug in your phone to charge it and come back to 0% …