by Mike Gambino Every now and then I'll get a phone call or e-mail requesting a "ball park" or per fixture price to install one of my custom landscape lighting systems sight unseen without the benefit of having me visit the site for an accurate assessment...
by Mike Gambino I have been collecting a modest initial design consultation fee for about 10 years now. It has probably been the single most important business decision I ever made and has eliminated a lot of wasted time spent with those not serious about obtaining...
by Mike Gambino Here is an interesting article I came across while doing some research on LED light bulb's. It's from Fortune magazine's website and although published a little over a year ago still appears current and relevant today. CREE the manufacturer of the LED's that...
by Mike Gambino There are many upsides to the advent of LED light bulbs in landscape lighting installations. There are also some potential downsides that those consumers seeking a professionally designed and installed landscape lighting system need to be aware of. One of those downsides being...
It's getting harder to tell. Albeit this tree is not the most challenging specimen to light effectively as it has been pruned and laced to be open form. As I continue my quest to find the holy grail of retrofit MR-16 LED lamps I am...
by Mike Gambino, That was the quote taken from a recent post on a landscape lighting message board forum. Total CRAPOLA with a capitol C. I've heard this nonsense sales pitch for many years usually from those guys who use cheap or even home made light fixtures...
by Mike Gambino When I am designing , installing or servicing landscape lighting on the west side of Los Angeles (which is often). I can be found around 6 AM most mornings at Starbucks coffee in Brentwood. It's convenient, there is room to park my truck...
