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Updating Old Landscape Lighting
As a landscape lighting contractor, we are constantly getting calls to repair and/or replace old, outdated lighting systems. Here are 10 of the most common problems we see with outdated landscape lighting and how to fix them!
Outdoor Lighting Objectives
The first and most important step when planning an outdoor lighting project is to determine your lighting objectives. What do you want to illuminate? And what are you trying to accomplish? Your answers to these two questions will inform the rest of your decisions as you go through the process of designing and installing landscape lighting.
Solar Lighting vs. Wired LED Landscape Lighting
With so many landscape lighting options, how do you make the right choice? The best way to narrow down your selection is to research the different types of fixtures available. Learn more as we talk about the difference between solar and wired LED landscape lights.
Charlotte Home with Bistro Lights
Get a behind the scenes look into the outdoor lighting design and installation process as we feature this beautiful outdoor space in Quail Hollow. From the clean, modern architecture of the home itself and the perfectly manicured firepit to the inviting, poolside pergola, we were able to highlight the best features of this home and property.
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Fixture & Equipment Options
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- Apr 28, 2025 Understanding Kelvin Temperature in Landscape Lighting
- Nov 7, 2022 Solar Lighting vs. Wired LED Landscape Lighting
- Aug 4, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Mountainbrook
- Sep 13, 2021 Outdoor Lighting Basics – Kelvin, Lumens, Beam Spread
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Landscape Lighting Buying Process
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- Dec 6, 2021 FREE Outdoor Lighting Consultations
- Nov 22, 2021 Outdoor Lighting FAQs
- Nov 8, 2021 Installing Outdoor Lighting in Fall and Winter
- Oct 11, 2021 How Much Does Landscape Lighting Cost?
- Sep 27, 2021 Hiring an Outdoor Lighting Contractor
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Landscape Lighting Design
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- Apr 28, 2025 Understanding Kelvin Temperature in Landscape Lighting
- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- Jun 24, 2022 Lighting to the Highest Roofline
- May 2, 2022 Accent Lighting Trees
- Jan 31, 2022 5 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)
- Dec 20, 2021 Top 10 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2022
- Sep 13, 2021 Outdoor Lighting Basics – Kelvin, Lumens, Beam Spread
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Outdoor Lighting Objectives
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- Dec 14, 2022 Outdoor Lighting Objectives
- Jan 3, 2022 Navigational Lighting
- Dec 20, 2021 Top 10 Outdoor Lighting Trends for 2022
- Aug 16, 2021 Increasing Curb Appeal with Outdoor Lighting
- Aug 2, 2021 4 Reasons to Consider Custom Outdoor Lighting
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Outdoor Lighting Techniques
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- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- May 2, 2022 Accent Lighting Trees
- Jan 3, 2022 Navigational Lighting
- Aug 30, 2021 11 Professional Outdoor Lighting Techniques
- Aug 9, 2021 5 Security Lighting Tips for an Effective & Beautiful Landscape Lighting System
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Project Spotlights
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- Oct 26, 2022 Charlotte Home with Bistro Lights
- Oct 19, 2022 Color Changing Landscape Lighting
- Aug 4, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Mountainbrook
- Aug 1, 2022 Water Feature Lighting
- Jun 17, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Foxcroft
- Jun 3, 2022 Landscape Lighting, Charlotte
- Apr 25, 2022 Tropical Landscape Lighting
- Feb 2, 2022 Lake Norman Estate
- Jan 17, 2022 Outdoor Lighting Before & After Photos
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Replacing Outdated Landscape Lighting
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- Jan 25, 2023 Updating Old Landscape Lighting