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Drip-line plants beside paving keep missing out
Why would plants beside a path or driveway stay dry when other plants on the same drip-irrigation zone seem to get enough water? I’m trying to understand whether…
Comparing quotes for lighting a historic home’s 180-foot drive
I’m trying to budget low-voltage landscape lighting for a historic home and would appreciate help comparing itemized quotes. The layout would cover roughly 180 feet of front walk…
How Often Do You Check Your Lights? Quick Tip to Save You a Headache
I used to wait until a bulb blew out before replacing anything, but lately I've started setting reminders to quickly check all my lights every couple months or…
bright ideas for homemade lamps and lights
I read somewhere recently that you can actually make a pretty cool lamp out of old wine bottles or mason jars by just using LED fairy lights. I…
need outdoor lights that survive rain and snow
I'm tired of replacing my outdoor lights every time we get a heavy storm or snowfall. Anyone got suggestions for some sturdy, reliable options that actually last more…
Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
Been thinking about finally upgrading my backyard lights, and I'm stuck on whether to go with smart bulbs or just stick smart switches on regular lights. Smart bulbs…
don't let your sprinklers freeze up this winter
Just learned something kinda interesting today - apparently, even if you drain your sprinkler system, there's still enough water left in the pipes to cause some serious damage…
avoiding trouble with your yard lights - quick tip
Just learned something kinda random but super useful about putting up lights in your yard or driveway. My neighbor got a notice from the city because apparently, you…
keeping your home safe - do lights really help?
Saw a news story yesterday about a neighborhood where burglaries dropped dramatically after folks installed brighter lights around their yards. Made me wonder...is lighting alone actually enough, or…
anyone found a good way to automate backyard lights?
I've been trying to figure out a better way to handle my backyard lights. Right now, I've got them on a basic timer, but it's honestly kind of…
