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We do fan installation too!

In addition to interior lighting, Landscape Lighting Guru does fan installation indoors and out.  Fans are great to use all year round to keep the air circulating in your home and outside to cool you off in our hot summers.  We recently started a project installing a fan from a company we just love - Haiku Home. Their fans are not only one of the most

We do fan installation too!2016-03-29T18:09:07+00:00

Outdoor Lighting Placement – Is it all the same?

In our past post, we covered a common DIY  mistake when installing outdoor lighting - lighting overkill.  We will continue with that theme on this post as well with outdoor lighting placement.  Another common mistake we see in DIY installation is the placement of outdoor lighting.  It is important to consider what features of your property should be highlighted, visibility and safety issues as well as how

Outdoor Lighting Placement – Is it all the same?2016-03-16T18:11:24+00:00

Spring Forward – Time to check your outdoor timers!

With the start of daylight savings time this past weekend, it is a good time to check your outdoor timers.  There are several different type of timers used for outdoor lighting and what needs to be updated depends on what type of timer you have.  If your lighting system has been installed in the last few years, you likely have an astronomical timer or a

Spring Forward – Time to check your outdoor timers!2016-03-14T16:40:42+00:00

Outdoor Lighting Mistakes

Most people agree that adding outdoor lighting to your home is important for safety, security and curb appeal.  However, many homeowners are reluctant to invest in outdoor lighting or they attempt to do it themselves and aren't happy with the result.  In an effort to help the DIYers, we will go over the most common outdoor lighting mistakes and offer suggestions to avoid making them. The

Outdoor Lighting Mistakes2016-03-01T20:02:20+00:00

What to expect at a lighting consultation

Are you thinking about adding outdoor lighting to your home but not sure what you are looking for?  Have you always wanted to upgrade your indoor lighting to LED but don't know how to get started? We can help!  Landscape Lighting Guru offers free consultations for our clients.  So what can you expect at a lighting consultation? A consult usually takes place at your home

What to expect at a lighting consultation2016-03-01T19:57:50+00:00

Nighttime Curb Appeal

Homeowners put a lot of effort and money in creating curb appeal for their home.  Real Estate agents will tell you curb appeal is one of the most important factors when selling your home.  The home improvement networks have entire shows on creating curb appeal. Yet, as soon as the sun sets, all that curb appeal is hidden.  With the short window of daylight during

Nighttime Curb Appeal2016-02-16T21:55:05+00:00

Still Sitting in the Dark?

Contemporary Patio by Troy Interior Designers & Decorators Colorworks Studio We were at a friend's home on Super Bowl Sunday outfitted with a great outdoor living space with a television to view the game.  It was fabulous to be outside watching the game and having the kids running around outside. However, we were quickly shrouded in darkness once the sun set and could really

Still Sitting in the Dark?2016-02-09T21:45:55+00:00

Testimonial Tuesday

We love hearing from our customers!  Here are a few recent comments from our clients: “Thanks so much for your work on our lights. Your professionalism, dedication, and quality of work is second to none. You are on my short list of “someone I can count on”. I look forward to future projects with Landscape Lighting Guru.” ~Lee Stubbs “We are very happy with the

Testimonial Tuesday2016-02-02T16:36:47+00:00

Project Spotlight: First Impressions

It doesn't take a ton of lights to make a great first impression. On this project we worked on two key areas; the facade of the home and the majestic oak tree in their front yard.  We installed warm tone LED lighting in the landscaping beds to highlight the facade of the home.  We installed cool tone LED lighting to highlight the tree and create

Project Spotlight: First Impressions2016-01-29T16:59:06+00:00
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