Deck Lighting 101 – Incandescent or LED Bulb – Pros & Cons

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect light fixture for your deck, you may be wondering what type of bulb is right for you. Incandescent Bulb Pros: Incandescent bulbs are light on your wallet with their low pricing. They even come in many different shapes and wattages. These types of bulbs also emit softer and warmer …

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Deck Lighting 101 – Recessed Lighting Options: What You Need to Know

Whether you want to illuminate your deck, stairs, doorways, or pathways, recessed lighting is the perfect choice. Recessed light fixtures add the perfect touch to you outdoor setting. Not only are they easy on your eyes, but the light it gives will provide you with a sense of safety. You can rest assured that recessed …

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Deck Lighting 101 – Low Voltage, Line, or Solar Power Sources?

Deciding what kind of power you want for your deck lighting is the first step. You want to illuminate your outdoor space with the best light fixtures available. The question is what is the best choice for your deck? The first question you need to answer is based on the three main power sources for …

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Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail: Ipe Bridge is Beautiful in this Columbus Nature Park

Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail is a trail that spans 12 miles of Blacklick Creek in Reynoldsburg, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. This creek is 27 miles long that covers three counties in the Coluonmbus metro area. Blacklick Creek received its name from Native Americas who noticed the many animals that came to the creek licked …

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Deck Safety Tips: Outdoor Furniture Maintenance

Nothing can ruin a gorgeous deck like broken, rusty, unmaintained furniture. Sure, outdoor furniture is built to endure more abuse than indoor furniture, but this doesn’t make it “maintenance free.” With a little elbow grease, you can shine up your deck furniture in no time. Chances are your furniture has been sitting all winter long. …

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