What Is the Proper Way to Illuminate a U.S. Flag?

Posted on May 26, 2012 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

 As Memorial Day 2012 approaches, it is once again a time to remember and honor those men and women who gave their lives while serving their country. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the fallen who helped preserve the liberty and freedom we still enjoy today. Many homeowners like to honor all military [...]

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Can Landscape Lights and Mulch Coexist?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

  Mulch Covering Well LIght Causes Acrylic Lens Cover to Melt During the spring months in Colorado, most homeowners start turning their attention to their outdoor living spaces, gardens, and lawns. A big part of this effort includes cleaning up any remaining leaves and other wind-blown debris from the property, and freshening up  the planting [...]

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Can Line Voltage Lamp Posts be Converted to Low Voltage?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

If line voltage wiring has been cut or damaged that supplies power to exterior lamp posts or column lights, there is a much more cost effective solution than having to totally replace the line voltage line. And that solution is to convert or replace the fixture with a low voltage lamp – either LED or quartz halogen.

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My Landscaper Did My Landscape Lighting But It’s Never Worked Right

Posted on March 23, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

My landscaper did my landscape lighting and it’s never worked right – is a comment we frequently hear from homeowners. Sometimes cost-effective solutions can be found to correct the lighting problem but oftentimes the system must be rebuilt from scratch.

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See Our Lights at the Colorado Garden and Home Show

Posted on February 13, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

The Colorado Garden and Home Show started yesterday – and you still have eight more days to visit the show and see the Outdoor Lighting Perspectives exhibit where we’re showcasing the latest in LEDs, Lighting Control Automation, and lighting energy audits/retrofits.

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What Is the Best Lighting Design for Outdoor Steps?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

The proper lighting design and illumination of outdoor steps is critically important in preventing falls and injuries. Downlighting or sconce lighting is the preferred design method to ensure that all of the steps are fully illuminated and any dark spots eliminated.

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Park Lighting Project Completed for Piney Creek

Posted on August 21, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado recently completed its latest lighting project for a community park – this time at the Piney Creek Park near the intersection of East Orchard Road and South Joplin Way in the City of Centennial. Three highly efficient 14-foot tall lamp posts using the latest Ceramic Metal Halide (CMH) bulb technology were installed to provide long-lasting lighting with a Color Rendering Index (CRI) above 90.

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Custom Low Voltage BBQ Light

Posted on August 9, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

One of the advantages of being a part of a large national/international lighting company is the ability to design, build and install custom low voltage lighting fixtures for specific applications. For this recent installation, a custom BBQ light with an all-weather switch provides this homeowner a convenient and energy-efficient way to grill after dark.

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Innovative Lighting for Backyard Sport/Game Courts

Posted on July 10, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Many communities in the Denver-metro area and throughout Colorado have stringent lighting regulations with regard to backyard sport-game courts. Some of these communities do not allow line voltage lights (120V) of any kind. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Colorado can help by installing very effective and usable low voltage quartz halogen lighting that is very neighbor-friendly.

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Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Landscape Lighting Contractor

Posted on June 12, 2010 by outdoorlightingofcolorado

Homeowners must do their due diligence before selecting home improvement as well as landscape lighting contractors. This blog covers some of the key questions that homeowners should be asking before signing on the dotted line.

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