Not all outdoor rated landscape lighting fixtures are created equal. Why? Not all outdoor rated fixtures are built to withstand the outdoor environment. We will give you the tips you need to make sure you get quality fixtures. We've learned that just because something says outdoor-rated doesn't mean it's suited to last for the long term. There are far more products available that quickly fail
With the unpredictable spring weather, it is always a good time to review what to do when you have a tripped circuit breaker or need a GFCI reset. GFCI (short for “ground fault circuit interrupter”) outlets, those unusual outlets with the test and reset buttons, are required in areas of the house where shock hazards are greatest. How GFCI works is they protect against deadly
Are you ready for late night summer pool parties? We are! Summer is just around the corner. Is your pool ready? Make your pool even more inviting at night with the proper pool lighting. Adding lighting around your pool allows you to use the pool and your outdoor living spaces at night. It is also a safety measure so you can see where you are
The recent lighting trends haven't drastically changed the last few years and a lot of the focus continues to be on LED and Smart Home technology both inside and out. Creating outdoor living areas has really driven the trends for outdoor lighting. From mere functionality to be able to see, lighting design has changed from industrial, need-to-have objects to design inspirations for exterior designers. The
Are you looking for more control and more creative options with your lighting? Smart Lighting may be for you. The innovation in smart technology has made home maintenance a lot easier by using an app or voice assistant. With the growing popularity in smart home products using Alexa, Google and Siri, more products are becoming smart - from door locks to temperature control to appliances
Even though we have been enjoying warmer weather for a few weeks now, tomorrow marks the official start of spring! With the warmer weather soon to draw us outdoors again, now is the time to make sure your outdoor space is ready. Your spring maintenance checklist should begin with checking the timer on your outdoor lighting system. With daylight savings time starting last week, the
There's something about the glow of strings lights that can make even the most ordinary space feel magical. We have written about how to hang string lights before but this post is going to focus on how to hang string lights without trees. When trees and roof lines are no longer needed to hang outdoor string lights , it opens up endless possibilities on the layout and
Are you still in the dark? Time for Lighting Service Call Do you have an old landscape lighting system that doesn't really work any longer? Half the bulbs are out and you don't know where to even start on replacing them? Tired of looking out at your dark yard despite having a lighting system? Sounds like you are long overdue for a lighting
Ignored MV Fixture in Tree What is a High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light? High Intensity Discharge is an overarching term for a gas-discharge light. They are the oldest type of electrical lights but are rapidly becoming outdated by new efficient lighting technology. Among the common types of HID lights are mercury vapor, low and high pressure sodium and metal halide lamps. If your
At Christmas time, we often receive calls regarding holiday lights not coming on. Inevitably its right after a wet winter storm. The most common cause of this is a GFI outlet tripping. All exterior outlets on modern homes are either GFI outlets or tied to a GFI outlet. This means that the outlet the holiday lights are plugged into may not actually be the offending
