Q: I want efficient outdoor lights for entertaining, highlighting my gardens and security. I plan to install them myself to save money. Will low-voltage lights increase my electric bills more than ...

These days, homeowners are clamoring for pendants that hang from the ceiling, moody undercabinet lighting, recessed lighting and outdoor path lights that illuminate the edge of the front walk. Of ...

Each of the three basic types of light sources — incandescent, fluorescent, and HID — has its own particular applications and advantages. The proper selection of a lamp type will ultimately depend on ...

Q: I need some efficient outdoor lighting by my deck and some backyard landscaping for security and entertaining. I'm not an electrician, so I need something simple to install. What is your opinion of ...

The use of low-voltage lighting systems has become increasingly popular over the past several years. In fact, low-voltage halogen and xenon lighting systems can be found in almost any setting — from ...

This article was originally published in March 2017 on the Residential Lighting website. Residential Lighting was the precursor to Furniture, Lighting & Decor. The magazine ran for 25 years and was a ...

Installing accent and security lighting in your yard shouldn't require an electrician and lots of expensive labor. Low-voltage lighting systems make it easy to plan ...

After more than one hundred thirty years since the invention of the light bulb landscape designers and homeowners alike have figured out that using a bunch of little accent lights strategically placed ...

Q: I'm planning to rebuild my deck soon and have seen lots of photos of low-voltage deck lighting. I don't think that I have the skills to do this part of the project. Can you impart any wisdom that ...

Q: I have a great yard and enjoy being out in it and entertaining friends. But once it gets dark, we move indoors. What are my options to enjoy the yard longer? A: Low-voltage outdoor landscape ...