It's officially summer, and Independence Day is right around the corner! Whether you plan to spend it in Omaha entertaining a small soiree or in your backyard solo, we have some patriotic outdoor lighting ideas to dress up the exterior of your home by incorporating a little red, white, and blue...

McKay Landscape Lighting recently had the opportunity to upgrade the exterior lighting at Dundee Presbyterian Church. It was about 12 years ago when we first illuminated a small portion of the church. The upgrade included converting the halogen system to LED and installing additional lighting to...

Before hiring a company to design and install your outdoor lighting, you should ensure they are a good fit for you and your lighting needs. In your observation, you might have noticed how outdoor lighting beautifully enhances some homes better than others. The difference between an "okay" design...

As the gloomy winter months are behind us, the promise of warmer temperatures and the opportunity to spend more time outside are on the horizon. Perhaps it’s from being cooped up inside, but nothing feels more appealing than discovering new ways to enjoy our home. A timeless and functional ...

Meet Andrew J. Coleman (AJ), one of the outdoor lighting designers at McKay Landscape Lighting. He has been part of our team since 2012 and knows how to woodwork. AJ has even made several pieces of furniture! Keep reading to find out more about him and his role at McKay Landscape Lighting...

The path leading to the front entrance of your home is one of the most popular places for landscape lighting. There are several beneficial reasons to illuminate the walkway too. It can create a warm and inviting feel while safely guiding guests to your door and increase security. 

It's always exciting walking through any of our outdoor lighting design projects at night. Especially when it has specialty applications that not only challenged our team and their craftsmanship skills but also ended up looking really cool.

It's the best time of the year. The days may be getting shorter, but Omaha's beautiful autumn weather makes it comfortable enough to spend more time outside long after the sun has gone down.

Whether you're just trying to understand some of the popular landscape lighting design techniques or preparing to meet with a designer, it's a good idea to know some of the terms when planning your project. In this list of popular outdoor lighting design techniques, we'll also talk about the...