Many home owners wonder if they could install LED lighting systems in their landscape themselves and save money. The truth is that buying the systems from a store would be cheaper in the short term but might be more costly [...]
One lighting design I have always loved is to inset low voltage LED lighting directly into the driveway. Using flush mounted lighting fixtures it creates an ambient lighting and a very professional look. Since the lights are set flat with [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]