Why Should I Upgrade To LED Outdoor Lighting?
Whether you’re thinking about installing a landscape lighting system for the first or you’ve already got one that you love, LED lights represent the best option available. Here are good reasons why you should upgrade to an LED outdoor lighting system: Long Life This is definitely one of the greatest benefits of LED lights. Outdoor […]
Can I Add Landscape Lighting To My Hardscapes?
We’ve all got some hard surfaces on our property: driveway, patios, stair steps, retaining walls, pathways, seat walls, firepits, etc. So. . . . can I add landscape lighting to existing hardscaping? Of course Southern Lights can handle that for you. Here are some top ways to add landscape lighting to your hardscaping – be […]
Will Custom Outdoor Lighting Really Increase My Home’s Value?
Will adding a customer outdoor lighting system really increase my home’s resale value? Yes. But please don’t add lighting just for resale, unless your realtor suggests it. A home’s value is tricky to nail down. There are so many variables: location, lot size and condition, age of components (like A/C units, roof, water heater, etc.), choice of […]
Keep Your Commercial Property Safe With Outdoor Security Lighting
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 […]
Daylight Saving: Is Your Outdoor Lighting System Ready?
On November 1st, we will celebrate one of my favorite days of the year. A day of which I wish we could observe several times a year. A day that I will sleep an extra hour without consequence – the glorious fall back from Daylight Saving Day. If you are a morning person, you may not have […]
Outdoor Lighting Ideas To Enhance Your Deck And Patio
The gentle fall breeze has taken over our evenings. What better time to crack open your favorite brew or a nice bottle wine and get outdoors. A few outdoor lighting upgrades in your backyard will transform your landscape to play host to some of the cosiest and intimate time with family and friends, all year […]
LED Outdoor Lighting Vs Halogen Lighting: Which Is Best For Your Lighting Design?
First, there is a place for both Halogen & LED outdoor lighting systems in the landscape. A lot depends on where you live and what your weather conditions are. For instance, someone living in Michigan that receives lots of snowfall every year would generally lean towards a Halogen lighting system due to heat generated from […]
Fall Leaves + Landscape Lighting = Fire Hazard
Fall is beautiful. The crisp air and the vibrant foliage to indicate a change of season. Football, long nights and family gathering around the fire pit. There are so many reasons to love fall. But, those beautiful fall leaves in combination with your landscape lighting system can create a dangerous fire hazard in your yard that you may not […]
Key Items To Look For In A Proposal From Landscape Lighting Companies
So you’ve decided to beautify your home with landscape lighting. The first step is to find a good, reputable company to design and install your system. If you have received multiple quotes before for a project or service at your home, you’re aware of how varied proposals can be from one company to the next […]
Outdoor Lighting Repair VS. Replacement: Can Your System Be Salvaged?
Outdoor Lighting Repair vs. Replacement: 3 Things to Consider It seems like just yesterday you spent all that time and money lighting your house just perfectly with landscape lighting. But now you look outside and instead of a spectacular, welcoming well-lit home, your house looks half-lit by a dimwit. Where did the time go and […]
