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Kevin Smith Archive
Keeping the passion
September 13, 2023
To get out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself to gain new knowledge in the landscape lighting industry.
Lighting
Learning lighting technical terms, Part 1
August 4, 2023
For those of you exploring landscape lighting, this article reviews some electrical terminology and calculations needed in the field.
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Business
Take care of lighting troubles
June 21, 2023
While landscape lighting systems typically operate smoothly, occasional repairs may be necessary, similar to other mechanical systems.
Lighting
The way of the white glove
March 10, 2023
Prepare a landscape lighting maintenance agreement in advance and discuss with your client while they are dialed-in to their lighting system.
Lighting
Reduce, reuse, recycle and renew
November 17, 2022
In today’s world there is a large movement to reduce the carbon footprint on the earth.
Lighting
The right transformer for the job
September 16, 2022
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.
Lighting
Preparing for a correction
August 15, 2022
Landscape lighting contractors should reinvent themselves by learning new trade skills and providing repair and upgrade services.
Lighting
Landscape
See the light, not the source
June 24, 2022
When designing a lighting system, use these tips to keep in mind the viewpoints of the object being illuminated and hide the sources.
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A positive mental attitude is good for your business
May 6, 2022
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.
Lighting
Rural area lighting
February 11, 2022
Rural areas like renovated farmhouses and ranches are a fast-growing market that need special lighting considerations.
Lighting
Doing demonstrations right
November 10, 2021
Teach yourself how to do lighting demonstrations through practice.
Lighting
Business Development
Low voltage logic
October 6, 2021
Use wiring correctly to build a quality landscape lighting design.
Lighting
Business Development
Safety
Tips for safe landscape lighting installation
September 8, 2021
Protect your team with these installation tips.
Safety
Business Development
Lighting
Getting started
August 11, 2021
Use these 6 tips to start offering lighting services.
Lighting
Business Development
Illuminating history
July 31, 2021
Lighting historic structures requires that the designer create a balance between the architecture and the landscape.
Lighting
Business Development
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