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Landscape Lighting

Using Solar Yard Lighting Effectively

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Solar lights are a relatively new addition to the garden decor market, replacing cumbersome wired lighting. A solar yard light contains a solar panel that charges an internal battery, meaning that they require little in the way of set up preparations. The technology isn’t perfect, however, and many budget models are underpowered, leading to a [...]

Common Mistakes in Landscape Lighting

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So you got yourself a new house and you can’t wait to do the light fixtures yourself to save on money.  You get yourself a shovel and a couple of fixtures to set up the landscape lighting on your yard.  But before you get to installing outdoor lighting without a plan, you could save yourself [...]

Understanding Solar Light Quality

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Lighting for your outdoor activities should be something every home owner considers, especially if you are active after dark. However, there are several concerns you should keep in mind before you decide on a style of patio lighting for you home. The most common lighting to this day is simply electric lighting. It’s cheap, simple, [...]

How To Install Landscape Lighting

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Landscape lighting is a simple way to extend the length of time you can enjoy your outdoor spaces.  This can be achieved several ways.  Pathways, steps, trees, garden features, architectural elements, waterscapes, and decks call all be enhanced through landscape lighting.  Low-voltage lighting is easy and, because it only requires 12 volts of electricity to [...]

Outdoor Landscape Lighting

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It is a undisputed fact that kitchens and baths help sell a home, but the 3rd classy component in the home equity trifecta is definitely “curb appeal”. After perfecting the outside of your house, it is time to consider the landscaping. Well-executed landscaping softens the hard edges of trails, drives, and the foundation of the [...]