Last updated 5 days ago
Having a dark yard and limited landscape lighting may not seem like something that could really detract from the home ownership experience, but anyone who has experienced life with limited landscape lighting knows that it can present a number of problems. Here are some common disadvantages of keeping your yard dark.
Aesthetics
Installing home exterior lighting sometimes gives homes the finishing touch they need in order to be considered genuinely attractive by friends, neighbors, and passerby. An experienced landscape lighting professional can design an outdoor lighting plan that will work well with your home’s architectural finishes.
Safety
By illuminating a house’s pathways, landscape lighting can make it easier for you to navigate your property at times when natural lighting is poor. As a result, you are less likely to sustain any serious injuries resulting from tripping and falling because you cannot see where you are going.
Security
One persuasive argument in favor of outdoor lighting places the security of the home at the center of its reasoning. A fact about home security that is becoming more widely known is that homes that are illuminated by landscape lighting at night are less likely to be targeted for burglary than houses with no landscape lighting.
Curb Appeal
A combination of the three aforementioned factors makes well-lit homes attractive to prospective buyers. Installing a landscape lighting system will boost your home’s market value, oftentimes by more than enough to offset the costs associated with having the system installed.
If you are looking to enjoy the added elements of safety, security, comfort, and value that come with having an attractive and well-lit home exterior, The Perfect Light can help. Call (469) 293-3582 to find out more about the landscape lighting services we provide to residents in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio!
Last updated 13 days ago
When you meet with a landscape lighting professional to design a landscape lighting plan for your home, you will discover that there are several different styles of lighting that are commonly used to illuminate a home’s exterior. Read on to learn more about these lights, and the benefits and drawbacks commonly associated with each.
Uplights
Ideal for accenting natural or architectural highlights of your landscape’s design, uplights are installed at ground level and either face directly up or are slightly angled.
Downlights
Downlights can also be used to highlight landscape design features, but are placed at elevated levels and designed to illuminate objects from above. Downlights can be found in several types of lighting fixture, some of which are designed so that the source of light is hidden, emulating moonlight and contributing to the yard’s atmosphere.
Pathlights
Recommended for individuals with long sidewalks or garden access paths, pathlights can safely guide individuals from one location on your property to another.
Backlights
Also available in several fixture types, backlights are placed behind design objects to illuminate them from the back. Backlights can cast attractive silhouettes on an exterior wall and are great for showcasing the elements of your landscape that make you most proud.
Specialty Lights
Light fixtures that are custom-designed to set a mood or contribute to a certain type of atmosphere are called specialty lights. Specialty lights are especially useful in areas where you plan to entertain guests at social gatherings or spend time with your special someone after the sun has set.
Providing a full range of landscape lighting design and installation services, The Perfect Light is a first-rate option for homeowners who are looking to hire a landscape lighting professional to help them realize the home of their dreams. Call (469) 293-3583 today to learn more about the types of lighting that might be most appropriate for your Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio home.
Last updated 21 days ago
If you keep a detailed budget, and you would like to know roughly how much your energy bill will cost in advance of receiving it, Landscape Lighting Calculations can help. Created by The Johnson Company, this iTunes app can calculate the voltage your lighting system as soon as you input some easy-to-find data on your lighting system.
Ideal for those who are in the process of designing a landscape lighting plan or are considering replacing the bulbs on most of their fixtures with more energy-efficient bulbs, this app can help a homeowner determine what type of savings he or she can expect before making a major decision.
Are you looking for a landscape lighting professional to help you illuminate your Dallas, Houston or San Antonio home’s exterior to make it the home of your dreams? If so, get in touch with an experienced landscape light designer from The Perfect Light. Call (469) 293-3582 today for a free estimate!
Last updated 22 days ago
Sneaky, disease-carrying, and invariably present at the times of day when it is most pleasant to be outside, the mosquito is one pest that homeowners unanimously favor eliminating from their properties. Read on to learn about an effective, easy-to-maintain automatic mosquito elimination system that can rid your patio and landscape of mosquitoes. For more information about mosquito misting systems, contact The Perfect Light at (469) 293-3582.
What is a Mosquito Misting System?
A mosquito misting system regulates the time-released dispensing of a pesticide that effectively rids a home of mosquitoes. By running once a day for ninety seconds, a mosquito misting system can keep mosquitoes off your property all summer long.
What Advantages Does It Provide?
Mosquito misters are automatic, providing the advantage of not requiring the time, energy, or memory exertion of a human to serve their purpose. A mosquito mister can also save you the nuisance of applying greasy mosquito repellent to your skin every time you wish to enjoy the outdoors in the evening.
What Health Threats Do Mosquitoes Pose?
Americans are fortunate enough to not have to worry about malaria and Dengue fever, but all Americans should be aware of the most common symptoms of West Nile Virus. If you experience a fever, body aches, swollen glands, headache, muscle fatigue, vision loss, or vomiting in the weeks after being bitten by a mosquito in a West Nile incidence zone, you should seek medical attention to be on the safe side.
When Are Mosquitoes Most Prevalent?
Mosquitoes are known for being a nuisance in the summertime, but in warmer parts of the country such as Texas they can be a problem in the spring and fall as well. These pesky insects start to leave their daytime shelters with the first glow of sundown, and they stay out with the intent to feed all night long.
Make an investment that your family and friends will appreciate throughout the entire summer. Have a mosquito misting system installed in your Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio home. The Perfect Light, a landscape lighting service professional, can install and maintain a mosquito misting system on your property to make your time spent outdoors much more enjoyable. Call (469) 293-3582 to speak with a member of our team today!
