Let’s face it—you’re probably spending a lot more time at home these days. If you are cooped up inside all day, your backyard may be a nice retreat or a refreshing change of scenery. Many studies have proven nature has a positive effect on your mental health. Spending more time outdoors, surrounded...

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 follow the recommendations of the CDC for the health and safety of everyone.

We are excited to announce McKay Landscape Lighting won two awards. First Place in the Best of Omaha 2020 Contest, the Landscape Lighting Category, and Best of Houzz 2020: Design.

It will start getting darker later in the evenings as we approach spring and daylight savings time begins. For homeowners with a low-voltage landscape lighting system, it's a good time of the year to adjust your outdoor lighting timer. Photocell or astronomical timers often adjust themselves,...

The garage is often a prominent portion of the front home. Outdoor garage lighting can increase nighttime security while also providing a unique curb appeal. In this post, we share two landscape lighting techniques that create dimension, add security, and enhance the evening curb appeal of this...

When the Sigma Phi Epsilon building at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln campus was going through renovations, energy-efficient lighting was one of the desired amenities. While low-voltage LED landscape lighting was only one aspect of the improvements made, it will help the fraternity house...

When Nick Blank is not installing landscape lights you can find him pitching horseshoes.

The backyard of a lake home can be a wonderful place for entertaining and taking in the beautiful sunset views. Late at night, it can be difficult to see where your property ends and where the lake begins. Darkness and water are not a good mix if you want everyone on your property to be safe.

Being on an unlit dock or near the lake can be dangerous in the dark of night. It can be difficult to see tripping hazards or elevation changes. One misstep could land you in the lake. There is also the risk of hitting the dock with a boat if it's difficult to see. 

When someone rings your doorbell at night, do you get a little nervous?