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How many fixtures a property actually needs, what moonlighting does that uplighting cannot, when an old system is worth repairing and when it is not — written for homeowners, not for other lighting companies.

Where Should Garden Lights Be Placed?

Where Should Garden Lights Be Placed?

You’ve worked hard on creating your beautiful garden, so make sure you light it properly to enjoy it after the sun goes down. From LED rope lights to colorful lanterns,…
Best Outdoor Lighting Practices for 2023

Best Outdoor Lighting Practices for 2023

Outdoor lighting can make or break the atmosphere of any yard, patio, garden, pool area, walkway, or other open-air areas. Fortunately, 2023 brings a plethora of options for people looking…
How Lighting Can Update an Old House

How Lighting Can Update an Old House

Have you ever noticed how outdoor lighting can update an old house? Lighting can be one of the most effective and cost-efficient investments since it has such a significant impact…
Outdoor Lighting for Your Condo

Outdoor Lighting for Your Condo

Are you considering adding outdoor lighting to your condo? The right lighting can provide many added benefits to your investment. A warmly lit entrance can create an inviting atmosphere for…
Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting

Energy-Efficient Outdoor Lighting

It’s a dilemma. You’ve seen how outdoor lighting can transform a house and want to do the same for your home. At the same time, you’re worried about a sky-rocketing…
Outdoor Lighting for First-Time Homeowners

Outdoor Lighting for First-Time Homeowners

After weeks (maybe even months) of phone calls, meetings, and paperwork, you are now officially a first-time homeowner. The signatures have dried and the keys are in your hand. Congratulations…

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Reading about it only gets you so far

The useful answers depend on your property: what is already there, what the trees are doing, how the outdoor space is used. That takes a walk of the site.