Outdoor Lighting and Light Pollution

There are several benefits associated with having an outdoor lighting system installed in your yard, summed up in our tagline, Safety. Security. Serenity. We’ve discussed the benefits many times here on our blog. But what about the dark side of lighting, like light pollution? (ha-ha! Get it? “Dark side?” Oh, I just crack myself up!) Light pollution is caused by …

Should Money Be a Factor in Landscape Lighting?

Of course money is a factor in making a decision for landscape lighting! The price is what we see first and no one wants to waste money. But sometimes what seems like a good deal is a disaster in disguise. A good lighting system is an investment. A poor lighting system is a money pit. “The Other Guy” There are …

Residential and Commercial Lighting. How are They Different?

There are several differences between residential and commercial lighting, let’s dive in: Traffic The main difference between the two types of properties is traffic level. Homes generally have less traffic than commercial properties. And so the requirements for home lighting are lower. At the same time, some of the restrictions are higher whether through HOA requirements or due to closer proximity to neighbors. The …

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 where they are going and …