How To Do Outdoor Lighting Right

But is all landscape lighting created equal? Can't I just plunk in some solar lights and be satisfied? There are several common mistakes we come across when evaluating outdoor lighting for our clients. Here are a few:

Too many lights
To create the ideal effect, you need the right number of lights. Too few and it's darkness, too many, and it's too fussy and busy.
 
Too strong
‍Creating tasteful accents and path lighting requires the right intensity of light in the right areas.
 
Lights aren't on
‍Improper installation will cause your lights to fail prematurely. Timers can be tricky to set up correctly. Solar lights only last for so long.

Like many things in life, if you want genuinely satisfying results, it helps to call in a professional. A properly planned and installed professional lighting system will create a dramatic effect and many years of trouble-free enjoyment.

Pro Tip: It's all about the details.

Here’s a great tip — make sure your house numbers are in top shape. This easily overlooked feature can make a tremendous difference in people’s impressions!

Here's a few other links you might like:

• How to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

• Can I Install a Fire Pit in my Backyard?

Jeff Ronhaar, Head Coach

Jeff's Outdoor began when an enterprising 14-year-old decided to turn paper route customers into lawncare customers. Jeff started with one mower and never looked back.

Jeff grew up always wanting his own way. He claims he rarely got it. That's debatable. He did get plenty of lessons about hard work, determination, and, above all, treating people right.