Lighting Installation Posts
Project Overview Great landscape lighting doesn't change the character of a home—it reveals it. For this beautifully renovated farmhouse in Onawa, Iowa, our goal was to honor the property's [...]
Trees are often some of the most beautiful features of a landscape, but not every tree should be illuminated. One of the biggest misconceptions about landscape lighting is that [...]
For the people of Papillion, the Veteran’s Memorial is a way to bring the community together, creating a sense of honor and pride for the men and women who [...]
What Questions Should You Ask an Outdoor Lighting Contractor? Quick answer: Ask about their experience specializing in lighting (not general landscaping or electrical work), [...]
Outdoor fire pits are not only a cozy patio feature but also a perfect gathering area for late-night entertaining and creating memories around the warmth of the fire. Many [...]
Are you trying to decide which type of outdoor lighting fixtures to select for your lighting system? With so many different options available, it can be an overwhelming decision [...]
You invested money in your home and want it to look it’s best at night. Hiring a landscape lighting professional or company that specializes in outdoor lighting ensures the [...]
At McKay Landscape Lighting, our community, clients, partners, and employees are very important to us. We have implemented safeguards, listed below, and we will continue operations as we closely [...]
Built in 1966, the Danish Brotherhood Building has a beautiful white stone exterior, stepped dormers, and a distinctive copper spiral shaped spire art piece that sits on top of [...]
If you prefer landscape lighting fixtures that are barely noticeable, then you’ll want to learn more about these stylish LED well lights. They’re versatile, durable, and provide excellent illumination. [...]
Meet our Landscape Lighting Installer, Nick. He joined the McKay team in March and loves to smoke ribs and brisket for his friends and family. Find out more about [...]
With spring on the horizon, everyone in our office is looking forward to warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. In anticipation of spring and summer, we are so [...]
Meet our Landscape Lighting Crew Leader and Installer, Seth Brown. He joined the McKay team back in 2006 and hopes to someday drive across the country. Find out more about him [...]
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Refurbishing an older home can sometimes be a daunting task. It took the homeowners about three years to completely restore this historic home in Omaha. Built in the 1920’s, [...]
When starting an outdoor lighting project, or any home improvement venture, you have the choice of doing it yourself or hiring a professional to take care of the work for [...]
A superior product is always the sum of its parts. Landscape lighting systems are no different. At McKay Landscape Lighting, we only use high quality parts and fixtures when installing [...]
In our previous Ask McKay post we discussed tips for getting started with landscape lighting. For today’s post, I talked to our installation technician, Keith, to help me answer [...]
