Below you'll find a list of all posts from January, 2017
Our neighborhood entrances are our subdivision’s first and often only, representation to the world. Most of the people who see the entrance are simply driving by and will never go into our neighborhood. Their only image is the one from the entrance. So we try to create the right impression to make our neighborhood seem welcoming, safe and secure. Landscape lighting can have …
Among the more common questions people have regarding outdoor lighting for their hardscape is when they should contact an outdoor lighting specialist: before, during or after the project? Hardscape features such as pavilions, paver patios, pergolas, walkways, driveways, fire pits, seat walls and outdoor kitchens really do benefit from landscape lighting. Not only does lighting make your whole property more secure, it increases your …
The proper way to install an outdoor lighting system encompasses many elements, but the final must-do step is to come back at night and properly adjust the lights. Unfortunately, not everyone does this. Typically, the installers who neglect this step are the type who use the same formula over and over, with the same fixtures and bulbs, but without regard to either the design …
We know that lighting enhances the beauty of buildings (like the Empire State Building) and other structures (Flagpoles, the Statue of Liberty, the St. Louis arch, the Roman Colosseum) by creating contrasts between light and shadow and highlighting certain features. We know lighting improves safety—pedestrians, employees, guests and anyone else can move about with safety because they can see where they are going and …
We all trust our homes to be our sanctuary; our refuge from the world, where we can rest and relax. And when that trust is broken, it unnerves us. So, how do I make my home safer? One of the best ways to protect your home from a break-in is with lighting. A home surrounded by darkness is quite the draw for …
