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
Homeowners put a lot of effort and money in creating curb appeal for their home. Real Estate agents will tell you curb appeal is one of the most important factors when selling your home. The home improvement networks have entire shows on creating curb appeal. Yet, as soon as the sun sets, all that curb appeal is hidden. With the short window of daylight during
Contemporary Patio by Troy Interior Designers & Decorators Colorworks Studio We were at a friend's home on Super Bowl Sunday outfitted with a great outdoor living space with a television to view the game. It was fabulous to be outside watching the game and having the kids running around outside. However, we were quickly shrouded in darkness once the sun set and could really
We love hearing from our customers! Here are a few recent comments from our clients: “Thanks so much for your work on our lights. Your professionalism, dedication, and quality of work is second to none. You are on my short list of “someone I can count on”. I look forward to future projects with Landscape Lighting Guru.” ~Lee Stubbs “We are very happy with the
It doesn't take a ton of lights to make a great first impression. On this project we worked on two key areas; the facade of the home and the majestic oak tree in their front yard. We installed warm tone LED lighting in the landscaping beds to highlight the facade of the home. We installed cool tone LED lighting to highlight the tree and create
We are passionate about lighting and believe that lighting is an art form of both light and shadows. One of our favorite light fixtures we install are these hand craft works of art. They are an art piece during the day when not lit and they just become magical at night when lit up. They cast these amazing shadows while also lighting up an area.
