Must-see landscape lighting designs include top-quality LED, Energy SMART and ENERGY STAR-rated products, as well as solar-powered specialty lighting and fashion-forward spot and flood lights.

1.  Professional Series transformers and Design Pro LED lighting from Kichler Lighting

12-volt LED path, spread, deck and patio lighting, water lights and wall washers are now available in a flattering warm white 2700K and 3000K from Kichler Lighting.

2.  LED “Luna” deck lights from Hinkley Lighting

Dimmable to 25% and available in attractive finish options:  Bronze, Light Almond, Satin White and Titanium, “Luna” deck lights from Hinkley Lighting provide a tailored, energy-efficient elegance to your landscape lighting design.

3.  “Telsa” Energy SMART flood and spot lights from WAC Lighting

“Telsa” Energy Smart LED and ENERGY STAR-rated outdoor floodlights provide superb illumination that goes the extra mile!

4. “Alumilux”  path lighting from ET2 Lighting

“Alumilux” path lighting from ET2 Lighting comes in a variety of style options to present your home or office exterior with Energy Smart LED illumination.

5.  Solar landscape lighting from Kenroy Home

“Seriously Solar” landscape lighting from Kenroy Home is the go-anywhere and go-everywhere option for highlighting outdoor areas from pathway to pond.

* “Seriously Solar” lanterns from Kenroy Home are versatile outdoor decor accents by day and instant table top or outdoor hanging lamps by night. Available in Blue (shown) or Red, these ceramic lanterns contain removable LED solar discs that will constantly store a charge when placed in optimal sunlight.

See all new landscape lighting designs at 1800lighting.com.  Send in a picture of your outdoor areas for a free consultation and novel landscape lighting ideas from the lighting professionals at Capitol Lighting.

Selecting the best electrical service professionals isn’t always an easy task. There are many available, and it can be challenging to narrow your search down to the best candidates. You might feel pressure to make a decision quickly, but doing your homework is highly recommended. Hiring the wrong electrical expert can lead to lots of frustration, as well as wasted time and money. Be sure to ask the important questions before deciding on a hire.

Even if they come with a big discount, you never want to work with electrical professionals who aren’t licensed and insured. Taking this measure will ensure your hire has proper training for the job and you won’t find yourself stuck with substandard results. Insurance is necessary as well since accidents are not always avoidable. Unforeseen damages can easily occur on the job site, and if your electrical experts aren’t insured, you could be stuck with the stress — not to mention extra costs.

It might not be enough to have a licensed and insured professional. They still might not have experience with your particular situation. Find out if they’ve dealt with jobs like yours before, and if they can offer insight that might help you finish things ahead of schedule and under budget. If they specialize in a particular area, be sure it’s related to the job you need! If it’s a big project, make sure they’ve worked on large scale contracts before adding them to your team. You don’t want your electrical professionals to get in over their heads while on the job.

It’s a bonus if the work performed is under warranty, as there is no telling what might happen down the line. If issues arise after work is complete, having electrical service professionals you can call on to address the problem is of critical importance. Beyond giving you valuable peace of mind, this can help ensure the work meets standards of safety and quality. When you consider how dangerous electrical work can be, this becomes even more important.

Electrical service professionals should be reliable enough to let you focus on other aspects of the job while they work. Seek a company that has extensive experience serving customers in your area and a proven track record for success. You can tell a lot about a company by reading online reviews and testimonials from other customers. In addition to that, any reputable electrical contractor should be open to answering any questions you may have.

Are you thinking upping your home technology game? If you’re a movie buff, sports fan or video game expert, having a home theater system can give the experience of being in a large movie theater without having to leave your home. You can stream your favorite movie without the hassle of waiting in line for tickets or having to sit in a crowded theater. Your home theater can be as comfortable as you want for those weekends of binge watching a new TV show or playing that video game you per-ordered. Check out these three benefits of home theater systems:

If you’ve been planning a Star Wars marathon with your family or friends, having a home theater will take you to a galaxy far, far away and immerse you into the epic space battles that will make you feel like a kid again. You can drastically change your movie-watching experience from a typical hangout in the living room to a movie night experience. After a long week of work or school, your family can unwind together by selecting your favorite film and relaxing in your pajamas.

Owning a home theater system is a must for sports enthusiasts. You can invite your friends over every Sunday and watch the game on a huge screen with surround sound. Rather than watching the game on a regular TV in the living room, you could be lying in front of a high definition television that will make you feel like you are inside the stadium.

Playing your favorite video games on the big screen can enhance your game-play experience. You can journey with Link throughout Hyrule and immerse yourself in the vast expanse of landscapes that video games create. Beautiful imagery and the surround sound effects that are a part of a home theater can completely change how you play your video games. Single-player video games are all about immersion, and there is no better way to get into the game than with a high-quality home theater system.