Breaking It Down
A lot of people are getting into composting. Not only is it good for the environment but it is also great for the garden. Using more natural fertilizers not only keeps your plants well fed it also helps reduce the [...]
FAQ: Puppy Follow-Up
I wrote post last week about dogs and light fixtures and . . . well . . . possible sources of water damage. That got me thinking about dogs and lighting systems. Being a dog lover myself, my two labs [...]
Staying Valuable
When looking for a return on value, many home improvements can actually be problematic. Following the latest trends can put you in a place where you finish up the improvements only to find that the trend is over and people [...]
FAQ : Dogs and Fixtures
What if my dog goes to the bathroom on one of the lights? Will it hurt him or break the light? Umm… I have to admit that sometimes the questions people ask catch me off guard. I am pretty sure [...]
Never Stuck! Upgraded Lighting Systems
Need to redo your lighting system? No problem. People tend to think they are stuck with whatever lighting system they have and by default, whatever garden, tree, or feature that lighting system is currently focused on. It can leave you [...]
Now You See It
Perception is fact. At least, what we perceive is the basis for what we first think of as fact. We see something, our minds interpret it and that becomes the basis of our factual understanding of it. That is how [...]
Curb Appeal
The dollars and cents sale value of a house is only one factor in looking at its total value. Another factor that is of equal importance is salability. If you have a house that you have done millions of dollars [...]
How Bright Is Too Bright?
How bright should my lights be? When you are deciding on a lighting level it can be hard to figure out how bright or ambient you want the lighting to be. Just what is going to be perfect for aesthetics [...]
FAQ Electric Bills
People ask me all the time if a new low voltage LED system will make their electric bill go sky high or if adding onto their current LED system will jack their bill up a lot. Those are really two [...]
Combo-scaping, Your Own Unique Style
Example of hardscaping In a previous post we discussed Xeriscaping, the use of drought resistant, slower growing plants to minimize maintenance and water usage while provide you with a beautiful landscaping theme. Another current trend that works exceptionally [...]