Now that it is September and the schools are back in session, I think we are all hoping for some cooler temperatures! While it is still hot outside, we are already getting darker earlier than in the height of summer. And in just two short months, we will lose more than 2 hours of evening light! The Guru is gearing up for one of our
Landscape Lighting Guru is known for high quality installation and service of outdoor lighting systems. But what else do we do? In addition to our installation of residential lighting systems, the following are some other services offered by Landscape Lighting Guru: Indoor Lighting including upgrading new fixtures and moving to energy efficient LED. Fans - Indoors and Out Outdoor Water Feature Service - we can
Is your landscape lighting ready for summer? With Memorial day as the unofficial start to summer, it is perfect time for an outdoor lighting tune-up. As you plan to spend more time outside in the pool and yard, you want your lighting operating perfectly and safely. Even the highest quality fixtures need a little TLC from time to time to keep them in tip top
The Guru is now installing state of the art outdoor sound systems. The audio system is designed to hide amongst landscape for music you can hear but can't see! Designed to handle extreme conditions yet provides perfectly even coverage and high quality sound. The Sonarray System raises the bar on outdoor entertainment, featuring eight 3.5" satellite speakers that are evenly distributed in an array
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
Chicago is the most recent city to announce it will be changing almost all lighting in public spaces to LED. Cities big and small are rolling out similar plans in an effort to save money and increase safety. They also like the programming options that LED lights provide like the dim and brighten options. LEDs have started a lighting revolution in the industry and
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
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
