Category: Exterior Low Voltage Lighting

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The Basics Behind LED Landscape Lighting in Poway, CA

Did you know that the first LED that emitted visible light was developed as recently as 1962?

That first LED could only produce red light and early LEDs cost as much as $200, but over the decades that followed, the technology improved. Today, LED lights come in a wide range of colors and represent a cost-effective lighting solution.

If you’re still using incandescent lighting, you probably are unsure about LED landscape lighting and what it can do for you.

If so, take a look at some of the basics of LED lighting and why LED lighting could be the perfect solution to your needs in Poway.

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Cielo Village, CA Outdoor Lighting Design Techniques: The Best Ways to Light Up Your Gazebo or Patio

One way to increase the value of your home is by adding landscaping or outdoor rooms; like a patio or gazebo. In fact, a landscaped patio can increase your home’s value by 12.4 percent. If you are looking for a way to improve the appearance of a dull patio or gazebo, utilizing some outdoor lighting design techniques can make a huge difference. 

Do you want to learn more about outdoor lighting ideas and how you can use them for your patio or gazebo in Cielo Village? Let’s learn the best ways you can light up your outdoor spaces. 

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Our Torrey Highlands, CA Outdoor Lighting Experts Explain Dark Sky Lighting

Studies suggest that more than 80% of people worldwide live under light-polluted skies. 

Step outside your home tonight and look at the sky. How many stars do you see? If you live in an urban area, the chances are you won’t see many due to light pollution.

The adverse effects of light pollution are doing more harm than we realize. Unlike global warming or a pandemic, light pollution is within our power to correct using dark sky lighting.

Find out how a breakthrough in outdoor lighting design can shift your landscape lighting in Torrey Highlands from pollution to a solution.

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Carlsbad Landscape Lighting Installation Experts Discuss Seven Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Are you going to set up outdoor lights on your patio, backyard, or yard soon?

In the United States, 45% of baby boomers, 45.4% of Gen Xers, and 37% of Millennials are homeowners. If you’re a homeowner in the Carlsbad area, landscape lighting installation for your home is important. It’s a way to enhance the look of your home while ensuring enough illumination for good security. 

In the guide below, we’ll talk about the seven most common outdoor lighting mistakes. We’ve also included some ways to avoid them.

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Add Punch to Your Pool With These Creative Lighting Ideas

A swimming pool is one of the most expensive investments you may make in your home. Don’t let it go to waste by heading inside as soon as the sun goes down. Nighttime can still equal pool time when you’ve got the right lights on your side. Pool landscape lighting is the number one way to add ambiance to your backyard oasis and make it the retreat you likely intended. Lighting Distinctions has you covered in the most creative and professional ways of illuminating your outdoor sanctuary in the greater San Diego area.

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Top Questions You Need to Ask When Planning Your Landscape Lighting Design

The right landscape design can increase your San Diego home’s value by more than 20 percent. However, if you’re not selling your house anytime soon, updating your landscaping is still an important investment.

The nicer your yard looks, the more it will stand out from the rest of the neighborhood. There’s more to designing a beautiful landscape than finding the right plants, though.

You also need to incorporate the right lighting, and that landscape lighting design should always get installed by a professional.

For most homeowners, finding someone to install their lighting system can feel like a huge challenge. That’s why it’s always best to interview several contractors before you pick the right one.

The better you understand your options, the more prepared you’ll be to make the right decision for your home and your budget.

Before you hire someone to start the project, make sure to ask your contractor these important questions:

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How to Use Landscape Lighting to Light Your Outdoor Patio and Beyond

Did you know exterior landscape lighting is on the most wanted list according to the National Association of Home Builders? It’s no wonder that more homeowners are looking for ways to light up their outside space.

If you’re looking to make your patio really sparkle at night, then we’re here to help.

Here are a few great outdoor lighting design ideas that you have to try at your San Diego home!

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