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Avatar for Fern's Landscaping & Design
Fern's Landscaping & Design
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
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front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Warranties offered

"Midwest landscaping crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, they worked fast and cleaned up after the work was done. I have a beautiful yard that I am happy to sit in and would definitely hire them again for my future landscaping needs"
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+16

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tyda Home Services
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Darre. Is a great guy who knows his stuff. He also knows high quality and attention to detail to get it right and looking perfect. He even taught me a few things along the way."
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Garage Cabinets

+9

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Lori Hilton Interiors
5.0(
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Designer - Interior Lighting Plan

Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Lori has been a godsend. I’d been putting off a much-needed redesign of my large apartment living room / office space for years. I’d bought a couple of good quality, neutral items (eg, a white sectional sofa), but most of the rest of the room was a hodgepodge of found items with blank walls. I’d seen things I liked but never purchased them because I wasn’t sure about what I really wanted, and I feared I might be buying the wrong thing. Lori came in and showed me an overall vision for giving more elegance and purpose to the space, with new furniture pieces, accessories, and a gorgeous, cohesive color scheme. Now it’s neutral-beautiful and everyone who visits comments on the stunning transformation!"
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APS Pools and Spas
4.5(
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and Install

Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"An outstanding contractor. APS did a great job with my project. They handled all the permits and hoop-jumping nonsense with the village, began the project on time as promised and delivered a great backyard oasis and front yard transformation. They did everything from patio, to landscaping to lighting and of course, the beautiful pool, which they also provided after installation assistance with the care and upkeep. Great bunch to work with and I highly recommend them"
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Holland Stone Patio

+74

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Lighting questions, answered by experts

There are tons of different types of landscape lighting available, including the choice between solar and wired, incandescent and LED, and a variety of colors. Specific types of lighting include:

  • Pathway lights: $50–$150 per fixture

  • String lights: $50–$150

  • Low-voltage lights: $90–$150 per fixture

  • Porch lights: $65–$250 per fixture

  • Floodlights: $75–$250 per fixture

  • Downlights: $100–$400 per fixture

  • Uplights: $100–$400 per fixture

  • Security lights: $ 350–$500 per fixture

  • Lamp posts: $400–$1,100 per lamp post

Testing tools, such as Christmas light testers, non-contact proximity electrical testers, and multimeters, all simplify the process of testing Christmas lights. However, without one or more of those tools, testing Christmas lights the old-fashioned way only works sometimes. Without testing tools, the simplest testing method is visual inspection, which may or may not yield positive results.

Yes, outdoor lights and receptacles should be on a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for safety. The outdoors is considered a wet location where GFCI protection is generally required. A GFCI enhances safety by automatically tripping and shutting off the circuit if it detects an imbalance, which protects against electrocution and reduces the risk of an electrical fire. While it is the safest approach for all outdoor electrical components, specific requirements can vary depending on the type of light (e.g., pool lights), its location, and local electrical codes. For guidance tailored to your specific situation, it's best to consult a professional electrician.

Before investing in motion sensor lights, there are a couple of disadvantages worth noting. For starters, they’re not as reliable as other forms of lighting. Motion sensor lights can be accidentally triggered by pets or wind, which can become a nuisance after a while. The opposite situation can occur, too, where they don’t turn on when you need them to. 

Modern outdoor light fixtures are waterproof and weather resistant, and, provided they’re installed correctly and by a professional, the fixture and wiring can last for 20 to 30 years or more. The lifespan will depend largely on the quality of the fixture. The lifespan of the bulb will depend on the type of light you install:

  • CFL bulb (for sustained use): 15,000 hours

  • Halogen bulb (mostly for security): 2,000 hours

  • HID bulbs (for security): 12,000 hours

  • Incandescent bulb: 1,000 hours

  • LED bulb: 50,000 hours

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