As we continue our LED Myth Busting series, it is time to dispel some of the common LED myths. Myth 2: LED lamps don’t have watts labeled on the packaging This is actually true and false. Technically most LED lamps list the watt equivalent on their packaging but watts is no longer the right measuring stick for light bulbs. As technology has changed, so have
Incandescent bulbs will no longer be available to purchase after March 1st, 2023! LED lamps will be the primary lamp purchase in the future. Landscape Lighting Guru has been installing LED lamps as our primary type of lamp since the very beginning. These light bulbs are very efficient and can be applied to many different aspects of lighting and the lamps usually don’t have to
Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting is not just for inside of the home. When used effectively, outdoor recessed lighting can be an amazing way to provide lighting for visual effects and home security. With a low profile and a subtle design, lights blend into the background of favorite outside areas. Location One of the locations recessed lighting is used the most for walkways, driveways, and stairways.
Adding bistro lighting (string lights, café lights) strands creates an inviting nighttime ambiance that draws you in and lets you enjoy your outdoor space long after the sun sets. Hanging bistro lighting seems like it is an easy DIY project, right? Unfortunately, bistro lighting is not as easy as it looks to do it correctly. At Landscape Lighting Guru, we are often asked to do
LED lamps are considered one of the most important and best inventions in the last 20 years. They have been widely available for 10 years in consumer bulbs. LLG discusses whether LED is living up to the initial high expectations. What is LED? LED stands for light emitting diode. LED lighting products produce light up to 90% more efficiently than incandescent light bulbs. How do
Why winter is a good time to install Outdoor Landscape Lighting Happy New Year! We hope you had a great holiday season and are ready for a great 2022! While San Antonio doesn't usually have severe winter weather, we certainly have our fair share of colder temperatures this time of year. While we stay cozy warm inside, it is easy to forget about the outside.
Looking for a way to give your house some holiday decor without climbing up the ladders and untangling the strands of outdoor lights? If you have an outdoor lighting system for your home, all the hard work has already been done for you. Getting your home ready for Christmas is as easy as changing a light bulb! While we love helping homeowners get ready for
Landscape Lighting Guru answers the most frequently asked questions when it comes to outdoor lighting design and installation. Do you contract out your installers? No – all of our installers work for Landscape Lighting Guru and are considered an important part of the LLG family. We are building a new home – when should we consider landscape lighting into the project? It is best
Our landscape lighting designers take a lot into consideration when creating a lighting plan for your home. They design the space to address the atmosphere surrounding your home and landscape. The suggestions include the accent effect given by properly placed directional LED fixtures at strategic locations creating dramatic light and shadows across your yard and landscape. Our designers consider what makes YOUR home and property unique
Pathway lighting is one of the first types of exterior lighting homeowners will attempt to install themselves. Drive into any neighborhood and you are bound to see several homes with a row of cheap, solar-powered stake lights along a walkway. Their intentions are great – they want to guide their guests with a safe way up the driveway or walkway to the front door. Unfortunately,
