Outdoor lighting today has so many options—how do I decide what the right fixture is? There is no one fixture which does it all, that’s for sure. The proper fixture is determined by several factors. But the first and most important factor is to always start with quality fixtures. Do not settle for junk. You will regret it. Lighting Technique …
How Do I Light a Water Feature?
If you are fortunate enough to have a water feature in your yard, you already know what a peaceful atmosphere it creates, how relaxing the sound of water is, and how much beauty a water feature adds to your home, especially when the water sparkles and jumps with reflected sunlight. But that all goes away when the sun goes down. …
Avoid The Biggest DIY Outdoor Lighting Mistakes
Some of us love to DIY (Do It Yourself) projects whenever possible. There is definitely a certain satisfaction in a job well done, and done by your own hands. Of course, we believe that outdoor lighting is something better left to the professionals (like us) but if you decide to give it a whirl yourself, please keep the following in mind to avoid …
DIY Lighting or Professional Landscape Lighting? Why is This a Hard Choice?
Some people enjoy the satisfaction of tackling a project and doing things themselves. Others are quite willing to leave it to the experts. I’d like to speak to the DIY crowd here. I like to try projects myself first. Especially the easy ones. And landscape lighting really doesn’t seem that difficult. Lay it out, dig it in, turn it on. Right? Not quite. …