(1) Outdoor lighting is a great way to add curb appeal and drama to your home. In years past, outdoor lighting was primarily considered a good way to make your home more secure. Your outdoor lighting contractor can help you design a smart method for placing lighting fixtures- bulbs to highlight specific areas and create beautiful focal points within the outdoor landscape of your home.

(2) Typically you will want to incorporate Ambient Light, which provides overall illumination, including porch lights and yard lights. Task Lighting is typically comprised of low-voltage lights along sidewalks and paths. Accent Lighting can include spotlights and other forms of special interest lighting to provide more dramatic impact with water features, outdoor art or sculptures.

(3) The technician should be drug-free, background screened, for your safety. Home Services Review Five Star Rated Selections: Universal Wiring 832-409-0042

(4) Uplighting is a great way to add some depth and drama for architectural elements, particular landscape features and trees. Uplighting is achieved by placing lights at an angle and lighting objects from below.

(5) Backlighting can establish beautiful silhouettes by placing objects of greater interest in front of a lit surface. Rather than directly lighting a statue, shrub or tree, you can angle the light against a fence, pergola or wall behind the object.

(6) Be careful when using a company that cannot give you a price upfront before the work starts.

(7) Only do business with a company that offers a warranty of their work for at least one year minimum.

(8) When required, be sure that the contractor agrees in writing for all work to conform to city, county, and/or state protocols.