Outdoor lighting

[Derek]

Is there any expertise available for outdoor lighting? I have a place that needs theirs replaced. Be nice if I knew that there was some help available.

 

[RobertBrown]

Is there any expertise available for outdoor lighting? I have a place that needs theirs replaced. Be nice if I knew that there was some help available.

What kind of lighting are they replacing?
Is it landscape lighting, or overhead?
Low voltage is the way to go these days.

 

[jenkinsph]

Derek,
Lots of landscapers such as myself install lighting, I recommend you find someone who has some experience and some completed jobs with references. Lighting can be a whole life's work or a weekend project, somewhere inbetween you can add lighting that will add night time curb appeal.

 

[Derek]

It's landscape lighting along a driveway and sidewalk to front door. What is there is beat up and the plastic bases that push in the ground are broken. I haven't fully looked into it yet. The power cord looks very light so I am guessing it is a low voltage system that would be about 10 years old. I would like to take it on and see how it goes it seems pretty basic what is there. Tricky part is getting new wire back under the concrete. I will look into this more as a spring time job.

 

[mnicholson]

Well I believe that outdoor lighting gives more advantage than the cost building it might incur. I like hot it accentuates parts that are not almost seen during the night time and it poses a level of security measure that lets you get a quick look over your front porch or backyard. Though picking the economical and budget friendly light bulb could be a challenge.

 

[chad37]

Landscape lighting can really do wonders for a homeowners yard. It not only adds to the appeal of the yard but it offers security and safety as well. In regards to solar lighting, I would have to agree. Solar lighting has really good intentions. However, the problem is solar lighting never puts out consistent lighting which can really defeat the purpose of outdoor lighting to begin with. Wired lighting is definitely the way to go.

 

[djdicetn]

I tend to disagree with the users that are saying solar landscape lighting is no good. I had "Toro brand" 12volt wired lighting to accent my sidewalk and flower garden on the front of my home for many, many years and was pretty pleased overall. But they became problematic(the power-pack that had the little light sensor to turn them on/off got "flaky") and I saw some three-tiered Hampton Bay solar lights(real nice "copper finish") on sale at Home depot and bough a couple of sets. They weren't "cheap"(about $50-$60 for a six pack), but I am VERY pleased with them and bought two more sets for backup(since I found out Hampton bay was "discontinuing" the copper finish and I bought the last two on Clearance for $30/six pack). Below is a link to Home Depot for "similar" lights to what I bought and in regards to the light output....they are twice as bright as the old Toro wired lights and make my sidewalk look like an airport landing strip at night!!! I recommend these Hampton Bay brand lights.

Hampton Bay 3-Tier Outdoor Heritage Solar LED Light (6-Pack)-79839 at The Home Depot

 

[tankthebiker]

I will disagree with part of this post (even though it is over 2 years old). The LED products that are available now are quiet bright and can last alll night. I have some and am quite pleased with the results. I am buying a few more this weekend to finish off the back yard.

Landscape lighting can really do wonders for a homeowners yard. It not only adds to the appeal of the yard but it offers security and safety as well. In regards to solar lighting, I would have to agree. Solar lighting has really good intentions. However, the problem is solar lighting never puts out consistent lighting which can really defeat the purpose of outdoor lighting to begin with. Wired lighting is definitely the way to go.