With the recent rain events, we have had a few customers calling us to tell us that some of their down lights from their trees are not working. We have found two main culprits for this issue. One has been fire ants (see recent blog post) and the other has been internal damage to the micro processors from surges caused during cloud to cloud lightning strikes.
It is important to have your lighting system installed and maintained by a qualified specialist. It is also important to continue routine maintenance to ensure your lighting system is working properly and is safe. The following is from a new clients service call to inspect a pre-exisiting lighting system. Unfortunately, we are called to make repairs on many lighting systems that weren't installed properly or have
Those ants may seem tiny but they can cause a huge problem to your outdoor lighting system. In the Guru's experience servicing lighting systems, one of the biggest problems we see is ants nesting in one of the electrical components. It may not sound like a big deal, but the ants can actually ruin the equipment by either chewing through the components or bringing in dirt to
We recently had the opportunity to light up this irresistible outdoor living space for a client. We love how the tranquil paths lead you to two distinct areas - one perfect for cooking and dining and the other to fun in the sun.
There are many companies out there that can offer you outdoor lighting installation but there are few that deliver the correct design to make your home shine. The Guru believes that the lighting design is just as important as the installation. This doesn't necessarily mean that it is more expensive but rather often is the opposite, a well designed system may require fewer lights and
Warm LED up and down lighting The Guru has been very busy lately! We recently completed a project for C&C Groundwater Services installing commercial lighting. We added warm up and down LED lighting showing off a beautiful 300 year old Live Oak tree over a newly landscaped courtyard. We also added warm down lighting in a tree at a driveway transition point giving
At Landscape Lighting Guru, we like to say outdoor landscape lighting is "The Art of Light and Shadows". What do we mean when we say that? Outdoor Landscape Lighting isn't only about security and safety of your home but also of illuminating the best features of your home and property. It is not only about making the outdoor living space usable when it is dark,
We recently completed an LED lighting project that really changed the look of their property and allows the client to truly enjoy their backyard at night. What is behind the gate? A beautiful courtyard with water features, statues, awindmill and beautifully landscaped beds. This Fredricksburg property was one of a kind!
The Landscape Lighting Guru and his whole team are so excited to launch our new website and blog. We are so fortunate that our business has grown - thank you to all our clients for their continued support. It has allowed us to make this leap to the next level of the digital world and social media. We hope that our blog allows you to feel the
