Have you looked at your light fixtures recently? Often fixtures are installed and then forgotten about and not really "seen" by the homeowners day in and day out. Just the other day, I looked up at the light fixtures on my porch and was shocked to see how awful they looked! Not only were they filthy but the finish has come off and it was
Is your outdoor space ready for the upcoming holiday weekend? 4th of July is a great time to invite friends and family over to celebrate our nation's freedom and enjoy the long summer nights. Creating a comfortable outdoor space for you and your guests is as easy with these tips: Keep it Cool - Of course it is going to be a bit hot in San
We are excited to be now be a member of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). It may seem counter-intuitive, but we really do believe in responsible lighting. When outdoor lighting is designed well, there can be little to no light pollution. Light pollution not only wastes energy and money but is harmful to the environment. Responsible lighting includes installing quality outdoor lighting, especially using new LED technology. Outdoor
After our past few posts about common DIY lighting mistakes; lighting overkill and lighting placement, the question becomes should you hire a professional to install your landscape lighting or should you do it yourself? For some DIY homeowners, the potential cost savings of installing the lighting themselves is worth the challenge. Lighting installation requires technical skills that most people don’t have and there are also risks in
A recent study by Houzz reveals nearly two thirds of U.S. homeowners (57%) who are planning outdoor renovations in 2016 are looking to upgrade their exterior lighting. More than half of those homeowners are planning on hiring a contractor to do the work. With our recent post on the different types of lighting, we thought this breakout was interesting. Among the outdoor features that homeowners
Landscape Lighting Guru is in the news! We are excited to share a recent article about Landscape Lighting Guru in Construction News. The article "Seeing in a Whole New Light", features information on the company and the benefits of converting to LED lighting, inside and out. Check it out with the link below "Seeing in a Whole New Light" News Article Link
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
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
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
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
