The Importance of Using Timers with Your Outdoor Lighting Landscape
There are some elements of your daily routine that you simply need to be present for: your toothbrush can’t brush without your mouth, and your cereal won’t make it very far unless you’re there to eat it. But you definitely don’t need to be present each day to ensure that your outdoor lights turn on and off.
Regardless of the size and scope of your outdoor lighting landscape, you can (and should!) use timers to automate your lighting schedule. This is more important than you might realize! Read More
Summer is a time of celebration! Every warm evening with a late sunset is a good enough reason to stay outside and relax with a cool drink. Of course, summer is also the season of barbecues, graduation parties, swim parties, and so may other festive gatherings. If you want to make the most of your outdoor space this summer, whether just for yourself or for all of your guests as well, the right type of decorative outdoor lighting can transform the atmosphere of your backyard. 
Backyards aren’t meant to sit empty. The addition of a patio, comfortable seating, and maybe even a fire pit can turn an unassuming exterior space into an outdoor oasis. Beyond the hardscaping and landscaping that you use to design an impressive and irresistable backyard atmosphere, you also need to consider the subtle yet powerful component of sound. 
The term “lanai” sounds like a foreign term to many Americans, but as a Florida homeowner you are perfectly familiar with this Hawaiian word. A lanai is an outdoor patio or balcony that is built out from the back or side of the home in order to extend the living area and provide a comfortable and attractive place to spend a few hours relaxing or gathered with friends. In Florida, where mosquitoes are active nearly any time of year, most lanais are surrounded by a large screen enclosure that keeps unwanted bugs and debris away. 
Creating an attractive outdoor lighting landscape is not nearly as simple as just installing a few light bulbs and exciting LED colors. In fact, designing, installing, and maintaining a jaw-dropping outdoor lighting landscape requires extensive talent and years of training. 
From a security perspective, lighting can have a substantial impact on reducing the fear of crime. Sufficient lighting is necessary to see and be seen. An adequate level of lighting should allow the identification of a face from a distance of about 30 feet.
A Homeowners Association (HOA) is responsible for the appearance and upkeep of a community. This means that one of the many tasks of association managers is to arrange outdoor lighting that meets the needs of their communities. When done properly, outdoor lighting has the ability to transform dark and unattractive common areas into beautifully lit focal points. 
The turn of the New Year isn’t simply an excuse to have a lavish celebration in Times Square. It is also the most popular time of year for Americans to make goals intended to improve their quality of life in the next calendar year. We have all made resolutions in the past, though some are easier to achieve than others. Instead of vowing to lose weight or learning how to bake this year, make a resolution to illuminate your life with professional outdoor lighting. 
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and the frenzy of Black Friday has settled, it’s time to shift your attention to your outdoor holiday display. Welcoming the holiday season with a beautiful, colorful, and cohesive arrangement is one of the most powerful steps you can take to set your home or business apart. 
Decorative outdoor lighting can enhance the look and feel of your home or business throughout the entire year, but it has an especially powerful effect during the holiday season. The colors and themes prevalent during November, December, and January offer the ultimate opportunities to convey the joys of the season with attractive, colorful, and festive outdoor lighting designs. The following four ideas will help you make the most of outdoor lighting to improve your own property. If you can’t implement these ideas yourself, call a professional lighting company like Decorating Elves to help!