Below you'll find a list of all posts from January, 2017
When we talk about outdoor lighting fixtures, most of us think about landscape lighting fixtures. We forget about the ones that built into the design of the house’s exterior: the front porch light, the lanterns by the garage, the flood light that blinds everyone, but lights up the whole back yard. These fixtures are there to serve a utilitarian purpose. And some of …
Outdoor lighting continues to grow in popularity. People want to make their homes safe, secure, warm and welcoming. Part of outdoor lighting’s appeal is that it is easily adapted and updated for future needs and aesthetics. If you find your tastes changing, the fixtures can be changed. If you purchased the home with an existing system, but you’d like some changes made, no problem! …
There are several differences between residential and commercial lighting, let’s dive in: Traffic The main difference between the two types of properties is traffic level. Homes generally have less traffic than commercial properties. And so the requirements for home lighting are lower. At the same time, some of the restrictions are higher whether through HOA requirements or due to closer proximity to neighbors. The …
Summer is the perfect time to make the best out of your outdoor living area. The days are warm, the evenings are cooler and it’s the perfect time to entertain outside. Bistros, bars and cafes have lights strung over their outdoor areas because it’s more fun to sip under the stars than inside. The atmosphere is more relaxed; the space feels bigger than …
With many things, there is a best time to do them. Sowing tomato seeds outdoors in December is generally not a wise thing if you want actual tomatoes to grow. Planting fescue grass is best done in the fall, not in August’s blazing heat. You can’t plow January’s snow in August, it has to be done when the snow falls. However, outdoor lighting …
One of the main reasons why anyone adds outdoor lighting is safety and security. The ability to move around without risk, as well protection from intruders, motivates us to light up our homes and businesses. The aesthetic appeal is often a secondary motive that ends up offering great reward. In the process of developing a lighting design with safety in mind, here are …
On the fence about Landscape or Outdoor lighting? Or maybe you’re not sure why anybody would bother to spend the money? Or maybe you think you want it, but aren’t sure if you would get enough benefit from it. There are many reasons why outdoor lighting is beneficial, but let’s break them down into three main categories and look at it that way: …
Outdoor Lighting is not merely functional. Yes, it serves to enhance safety and security. It keeps friends and family safe while moving about your property while at the same time serving as a deterrent to potential intruders or troublemakers. But it also serves to enhance the beauty of the landscaping, architecture, structures and accents of your property. And truly, that is the most enjoyable …
Recently, we’ve been noticing an uptick in outdoor lighting specials at very low prices (10 fixtures for a little over $1400 or 15 fixtures for $2,100). Competition is good, and we’re certainly not afraid of it. But we want to point out some things to help educate you, the homeowner or business owner about pricing quality lighting systems. This is …
