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The Shed is Done

The shed is done… well, the shed PAGE is done.  Check it out here.

July 24th, 2011
Adding an Outdoor Outlet Part 1 of 2

In this post, we are going to get close to finishing up the last few loose ends of our landscape lighting project.  To wrap up this job, we’ll install an outdoor outlet to the side of the house to provide power for our transformer.  Bye Bye extension cord. Very first thing: Pull a permit.  If your city or township will allow you to […]

July 23rd, 2011
Landscape Lighting Finished… Well, Almost

So last time we worked on our landscape lighting project, we were able to get the transformer installed and the four flood lights connected.  After a brief test with an extension cord, we still have some adjustments to make.  It’s always a good idea when doing a project like this to stop and see how […]

July 18th, 2011
Landscape Lighting Part Deux

Thanks for stopping back.  To continue our landscape lighting project, we’re going to install the 300 Watt transformer.  If in the future we decide to add more lighting fixtures, we are limited to 300 Watts worth of total lights or we’ll either need to replace it or add a second transformer.  We purchased our transformer from www.landscapelightingworld.com.  […]

July 14th, 2011
Adding Landscape Lighting!!

For our first actual work-in-progress post, we’re going to be showing the landscape lighting we’ve installed.  Adding landscape lighting is extremely easy and can be done in a couple of hours.  It definitely has a big impact on the appearance of your home for the relatively small amount of effort.  We’re still a few days away from […]

July 11th, 2011
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