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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
FAQ – Time Out
Do timers still have to be reset every time the power goes out? We get asked a lot about timers. It used to be a big hassle for people to have to reset the timer for the outside lights every [...]
First View
Lighting of a neighborhood entrance There is a 60% chance that potential home buyers will see your neighborhood for the first time at night. A custom landscape lighting design can create the perfect feel for your development. The [...]