Daylight saving time ends this Sunday so remember fall back by setting your clocks back an hour. Enjoy your extra hour of sleep this weekend! With daylight saving time ending, it will get darker earlier in the evening. We recommend checking the timer on your landscape lighting system as it is getting darker earlier now and many systems are set for our long summer days. And we haven't
We are only two weeks away from the night when your front porch will have the most traffic it has all year long...trick-or-treaters on Halloween! With all those neighbors ringing your front door bell, we thought it was a good time to highlight the importance of curb appeal. Boosting your curb appeal is not only great for resale, but can be something you can enjoy
We just finished up lighting this beautiful home in Fair Oaks Ranch. The light really captures the shadows of the stone variation on the house. We used Warm LED Up-lighting to create the effect. With proper shielding, we are able to prevent light flowing into the sky, and can still get this beautiful result!
Tonight many communities across Texas will celebrate National Night Out and it provides a good opportunity to talk about security lighting. NNO reinforces the importance of making our communities a safer place to live and play. The event is designed to heighten awareness of crime and how the community can help. Burglars search for homes that give them the best opportunity to break-in without being
So you are looking at installing outdoor lighting and you're doing your research to pick 3 companies to get bids from. After all, it is the smart and responsible way to find any contractor. First off, the best way to find a reliable company is to ask your friends and neighbors if they have a company they would recommend. Be sure to look at the
Top 3 Lighting Trends you need to know about We have rounded up the three biggest lighting trends that are hot right now and are must haves for your home. They are fairly simple changes that have a huge impact on your life. Lighting Trend #1: Lighting Sensors Is there a room in your house where the lights are always being left on? By replacing
Have you fired up the grill this season and are you prepared for a fun summer of Backyard BBQ's? We loved the article below from Houzz with 8 great ways to improve your grill setup. Our favorite tip and the one we wanted to expand on today is the second one - Let there be light focusing on grill lighting. The author jokes, "Did you
Have you decided to invest in outdoor landscape lighting but now not sure who to trust with the job? The appearance of your home and landscape after outdoor lighting has been installed is dependent on one thing—the landscape lighting design. There are many different companies installing landscape lighting but few have actual experienced lighting designers to create the right design for your home and property.
As the days get warmer, its time to get your outdoor living spaces ready for the hot summer ahead. Create a comfortable outdoor space for you and your guests with these tips: Spruce up the patio for summer Start the summer off with a fresh start - Clean the porch floor, exterior windows and doors. A pressure washer can make this task even easier! If you
In our last installment of our Preserving the Night Sky series, we are going to discuss the third key feature to consider when designing a dark sky friendly lighting plan – Controls. Controls are the way that you tell your lights when you want them on and when you don’t. With today’s technology, we can control zones or areas of lighting separately right from the
