Moonlighting. No, it’s not a night job. It’s a night scene. The best version known is created by a full moon on a clear night. But that’s only available a few times per year. Moonlighting effects can be created by installing outdoor lighting in trees. This effect was originally...

I am always looking at my home and coming up with unique lighting ideas. I test them out and make changes while my wife and kids are forced to give their opinions. I really haven’t implemented any of the design ideas yet, mostly because I like the design part...

I have to admit, after many years of suggesting a simple astronomical timer or photocell, when I designed and installed my own lighting I wanted absolute control. I thought I should be able to control the step lights separate from the uplights and then the pathlights on yet another...