It is amazing how many homes are nicely decorated on the inside, but ignore the great potential of the outdoor spaces surrounding the house. What a waste of resources. Homeowners can find out all about outdoor lighting from the Internet, at their local garden centers or in any number of good landscaping and patio design books. There is a level of outside home lighting for every budget. You can start with a few cheap discount outdoor lights and add better lighting as your budget allows. On the other end of the scale, you can hire a landscape designer and have him work up a plan for all your outdoor spaces and their lighting needs. Read the rest of this entry »