Kevin Smith Archive

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Modern landscape lighting control systems offer smart technology options for residential and commercial applications.
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Permanent holiday lighting seems to be a big trend in our landscape lighting industry.
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The purpose of the lighting system should always be considered. Are we here to create beauty, safety or security?
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When illuminating large trees, there are specific points to consider. In this article, we will look at some of these considerations.
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Here are my top 10 guidelines to being the best contractor you can be. Put these practices into your procedures and make the most of them!
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To get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself to gain new knowledge in the landscape lighting industry.
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For those of you exploring landscape lighting, this article reviews some electrical terminology and calculations needed in the field.
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While landscape lighting systems typically operate smoothly, occasional repairs may be necessary, similar to other mechanical systems.
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Prepare a landscape lighting maintenance agreement in advance and discuss with your client while they are dialed-in to their lighting system.
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In today’s world there is a large movement to reduce the carbon footprint on the earth.
It's important to choose the correct size of transformer for an LED lamp, and to do that, it's important to account for VA, or volt amps.
It's important to choose the correct size of transformer for an LED lamp, and to do that, it's important to account for VA, or volt amps.
Landscape lighting contractors should reinvent themselves by learning new trade skills and providing repair and upgrade services.
Landscape lighting contractors should reinvent themselves by learning new trade skills and providing repair and upgrade services.
When designing a lighting system, use these tips to keep in mind the viewpoints of the object being illuminated and hide the sources.
When designing a lighting system, use these tips to keep in mind the viewpoints of the object being illuminated and hide the sources.
COVID-19, employee challenges and supply chain issues can affect our jobs, so it's best to keep a positive mental attitude for your business.
COVID-19, employee challenges and supply chain issues can affect our jobs, so it's best to keep a positive mental attitude for your business.
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Rural areas like renovated farmhouses and ranches are a fast-growing market that need special lighting considerations.
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    Sometimes, lighting professional growth comes from careful practice. Other times, it comes from taking on a challenge.