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 [...]
A Well Lit Business
A well-lit business is like a beacon in the night. Even if you are not open it is a chance to be seen, to be noticed, to be placed in the minds of potential customers. Does your business need outdoor [...]
Be ‘Always Home’
The National Safety Council (NSC) released a report in 2014 stating that lighting, both interior and exterior, helps to deter thieves. Thieves are 3 times more likely to target a house without exterior lighting and 7 times more likely to [...]
Patinas and Petunias
When people plant a flower garden they will often take a lot of time choosing just the right colors and combinations to make it perfect. But if you put pvc or aluminum lighting fixtures into that same garden, all that [...]
The Garden Flow
Your Yard Can Be Anything You Want Landscaping your yard is a daunting task. There are so many styles and so many options that it can be intimidating. Breaking it down to manageable bites to work with is [...]
Recent Work
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The “Wow” Effect
I recently finished this job. I swear I would not be surprised to see a horse and carriage pull up to the front door; it came out so amazingly storybook perfect. The best part of doing a job is the [...]
Layers of Value
Accent Outdoor Lighting Designs Add Layers of Value To Your Home Adding value to your home is an important consideration when deciding what improvements to make. Many fad home investments that are trendy now can end up being [...]