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Low-voltage outdoor landscape lighting can offer many benefits for pet owners. Not only does it enhance the beauty of your yard, but it can also improve the safety and comfort of your furry friends. Whether you have a dog, cat, or other types of pets, low-voltage...

With so many of us working out of our homes and wanting to enjoy the night, Custom Lighting of America has been designing outdoor paradises for almost 20 years. There are sconces ... up lights, downlights, side beam lights, wall washing, and sculpture lighting. ...

The last time you drove through the entrance of your development on the way to your home was it beautifully lit? Or, could you barely make out the name of your neighborhood on the sign? Your home is your haven. It should be a beautiful, safe place from the minute you...

The patio has changed, and it will never be the same again. Creating a comfortable and well-appointed outdoor living room is considered the next level of luxury in home design. Incorporating relaxing, dining, cooking, and play into the outdoor space also increases the...

With the invention of the cloud, homeowners can now control their lighting from anywhere there is internet access. Landscape lighting experts like Custom Lighting of America can design lighting plans that establish zones of lighting. That means you can turn on, off...

While it’s easy to understand the merits of outdoor lighting, it can be overwhelming to figure out what kind of lighting to select as there are seemingly endless choices. Some design fundamentals hold strong and true for years, even decades, other design elements not...

Are you bored with your garden, patio or deck? Then it might be time to upgrade your garden or other outdoor areas. In this post, we’ll look at some of those methods that create a truly awe-inspiring look for your home landscape. A proper landscape lighting design...

Dauer is a U.S.-based manufacturer of highly efficient and durableLED lamps, fixtures, and electronics. Dauer Manufacturing has earned a reputation for innovation and quality. DauerLEDs include lamps that are UL-approved to work reliably inenclosed fixtures. Because...

  Sea turtles are found swimming in Palm Beach County's coastal waters and inland lagoons all year long. But, from March through October, thousands of loggerhead, leatherback, and green sea turtles come ashore to nest on our beaches. Palm Beach County has more sea...

  The fixtures above were just dressed up like your tires at the car wash with a special brass formula. A customer raved about the results following completion of our preventive maintenance program! The path light (on the left) from Unique Lighting Systems is called...

Here comes the disclaimer. All 12V lighting systems do require some level of maintenance & upkeep! But, if you are taking care of your lights with some simple adjustments and upkeep, they will continue to amaze and provide beauty. An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth A...

  Improved technologies such as LEDs (light emitting diodes), and the growing trend for mobile, transportable, and flexible light options have all opened up a world of new ideas in the realm of landscape lighting. Here are some of the biggest trends in outdoor...

  Whether you are planning to sell your home in the near future or not, increasing its value is desirable both for you and your neighbors. A well-planned and well-executed residential landscape design can add 20% to the value of your home! Did you know? In a recent...

The goal of landscape lighting is only to see the effect of the light, not the light source itself. The exception?  Path lighting, which is designed to be decorative and on display. Pathway lighting is an essential way to welcome friends and family members to your...

Remember when your landscape lighting looked all shiny and new, lighting up your trees and driveway to rave reviews? Except now it's a different story. Many lights are out, things are looking a bit shabby. So when should you repair your landscape lighting, and when...

Big box stores,  local home stores and online Internet companies sell many landscape lighting products and systems. But their quality, lifespan, and customer service fail big-time in comparison to what you receive from professional installations. While the low...

Trying to decide which type of outdoor lighting fixtures to select for your lighting system? It can be overwhelming. But, if you want to get the most out of your investment, you'll want to consider the quality of the material the fixture is made of. Sturdy and...

If you're considering a new outdoor lighting system, it's important that your lighting designer understands color temperature and the nature of light, the effects of various types of light, and the light sources they use. With modern lighting technologies, home owners...

Pool landscape lighting is slightly different than the outdoor lighting for the rest of your property. Rather than lighting up areas that you walk through, such as along garden paths, it must cast light on an area that people will be staying in for a period of time....

Nothing else enhances your garden or yard at night better than LED landscape lighting. It provides an ambient effect to trees, shrubs and flowers. Garden lighting also has a practical side. It is a great way to mark pathways or accent garden areas. Whether you're...

Just like a car, maintenance for lighting will always be ongoing. It starts with preventative measures. Plant Placement Where you place your new plants, flowers & greenery can have an effect on the performance of your lights. Be careful not to place new plants in...

As homeowners, we work hard to select unique plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that make our landscaping beautiful. But there is one aspect of landscaping that is often overlooked. When night falls, without landscape lighting, the perfectly planned landscape design...

Properly designed landscape lighting can beautifully highlight architecture, gardens, trees, walkways, fountains and other interesting features of your landscape. Even more important ... it can also provide security, comfort and safety! Landscape Lighting Prevents...

This is one of the few times when natural aging is a good thing! Such is patina, that process when copper, left to its own devices, transforms itself from a bright, shiny new penny shade, to a burnished brown, and finally to a distinct green color. This unique...

This is the time of year when everything must shine and sparkle and look its best. First impressions are everything as friends and family visit for the holidays ... driving up your winding driveway, many of them coming upon your stunning home for the first time! The...

Breathtaking.  Brilliant.  Novel.  All words used to describe our new12v tree ring lighting system. Palm trees are so beautiful during the day, but as the sun sets and without proper illumination, the trees become all trunk as nothing directs the spectators’ eyes to...

Soft lighting in a dark outdoor environment can be magic. It provides a warm, inviting ambiance that beckons us outdoors. It creates mood, romance, and drama. It adds interest and intrigue to any setting. A growing number of homeowners are capturing this magic in...

Both practical and beautiful, outdoor landscape lighting can easily transform your backyard into a new room. For your front yard safety and security come first. Good lighting design along paths and walkways will make it easy to see and navigate at night. Here are at...