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Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

Holly Yielding — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:09:25 +0000

The Advantages of Choosing Low Voltage Landscape lighting comes in many forms, including path lights, deck lights, floodlights, and patio lanterns, and it is an essential feature of any home. Low voltage lighting, though, is often a more practical choice than high voltage lighting. Low voltage lights make use of a transformer which reduces the 120 volt house or business current to 12 volts. Some of the … Continue reading Low Voltage Landscape Lighting »

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Garden Torches Give Soft, Elegant Light to Your Backyard

Trey Collier — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:08:44 +0000

Garden torches are a lovely way to add soft lighting to your backyard, garden, poolside, or other outdoor area. Traditional grass style tiki torches can seem “done” and do not stand up well to the elements of nature. Change it up! We offer a variety of tiki, pole, and fire pot style garden torches. All of our materials are designed to remain beautiful for years … Continue reading Garden Torches Give Soft, Elegant Light to Your Backyard »

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Spruce Up Your Garden for Early Spring

Trey Collier — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:11:28 +0000

Spring has sprung early in many parts of the country. Plants and flowers are blooming weeks earlier than expected and many have already started tending their gardens. Now is a great time to add some fun and decorative touches. Here are a few ideas for adding color, whimsy, and function to your garden or backyard area. Flutterby Solar Garden Accessories use solar power to give … Continue reading Spruce Up Your Garden for Early Spring »

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If Only I Had More Light…

Sara May — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:48:46 +0000

Finding what you need in the storage shed, garden shed, garage, or other dark space can be a challenge when you don’t have the benefit of light by which to see clearly. Many homeowners simply live with the situation because the hassle and expense that comes with installing electrical wiring for outdoor light fixtures is not pretty. Surprisingly, solar lighting can offer an easy and inexpensive … Continue reading If Only I Had More Light… »

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Solar Powered Chinese Lanterns Make Creative Lighting Year Round

Sara May — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:40 +0000

Chinese lanterns make a colorful and distinctive addition to creative backyard and patio decor. But, you don’t need to wait until Chinese New Year rolls around again to adorn your garden or patio with Chinese lanterns. Fun and funky, solar-powered Chinese lanterns bring colorful illumination to any backyard gathering no matter the time of year. Since they’re covered in a weather-resistant nylon fabric rather than … Continue reading Solar Powered Chinese Lanterns Make Creative Lighting Year Round »

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Thoughtful Gifts Combine Fun and Function

Sara May — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:48:51 +0000

Finding fun gifts that are also useful can present a challenge. Gifts that are purely fun can quickly become space hogs when they lose their appeal. Gifts that are purely practical in nature are, frankly, pretty boring. There are quite a number of great gift ideas out there that successfully combine the fun with the practical, but the key to choosing the right gift is knowing … Continue reading Thoughtful Gifts Combine Fun and Function »

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Solar Lighting for Your Backyard

Trey Collier — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:02:18 +0000

Solar lighting is a great way to provide light sources to “off the grid” areas of your home, lawn, and outdoor structures, but it also lowers your environment footprint. Solar lighting is low maintenance and is usually very easy to install, requiring no power lines or additional sources. Your main concern with solar lighting is location! To ensure that the panel receives the most possible … Continue reading Solar Lighting for Your Backyard »

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Advantages of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting

Sara May — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:14:29 +0000

Now that evenings are becoming gradually darker with each passing day, the need for landscape lighting increases. If you don’t already have lighting installed on your property, consider low voltage landscape lighting as an option. Low voltage lighting is often a more practical choice than high voltage lighting. Low voltage lights make use of a transformer which reduces the 120 volt house or business current to 12 … Continue reading Advantages of Low Voltage Landscape Lighting »

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My Favorite Late Summer Activities

Trey Collier — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:49:18 +0000

The dwindling days of summer are coming to an end. Around the country, children are starting back to school, football games are beginning, and the days will eventually start to get cooler and shorter. Make the most of the days we have left. Here is a list of my very favorite things to do during the later summer months. What are your favorite things to … Continue reading My Favorite Late Summer Activities »

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Unique Hammocks for Relaxing Outdoors

Trey Collier — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:22:14 +0000

Looking for a great way to relax outdoors? Traditional hammocks are great, but there are some modern alternatives that you are sure to love. A double rope hammock will look great on your porch or on your lawn. No where to hang it? The steel swing stand option will allow you to swing anywhere. It has the beautiful look and feel of a regular hammock, but … Continue reading Unique Hammocks for Relaxing Outdoors »

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