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Wise Choice Lawn Care LLC
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Wise choice lawn care is the BEST ! And I mean BEST ! Nice and easy to work with was very honest and up front performed all the task In a professional and efficient manner and I highly recommend them for your next project. 100000% satisfied"
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Brian Rose
New to Angi
Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

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I built an entire barn dominium myself, from electrical, infloor heat system, plumbing, framing, drywall, finishing, shiplap, and trim. I am a 22 year member of Ironworkers local 292, I am an experienced welder/fabricator and have held unlimited thickness structural welding certs for 19 years.

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of SW Michigan
New to Angi
Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Athens, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to Outdoor Lighting Perspectives®, your premium provider of low-voltage exterior lighting services in Southwest Michigan. We specialize in energy-efficient architectural and landscape lighting designs for both residential and hospitality properties of every size. Backed by a name with 20+ years of experience, we have provided captivating lighting designs for hotels, resorts, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and more. Our expert designers will work one-on-one with you to understand your needs and create a design that will impress beyond your expectations.

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Lighting questions, answered by experts

You can use outdoor electrical outlets to conveniently power landscaping equipment such as electrical lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers. From a recreational standpoint, outdoor outlets are handy for powering electric grills, mini-fridges, and stereos. They're also helpful when it's time to string Christmas lights on your home and around your property.

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. 

The lifespan of a pool light depends on the type, but thankfully, these lights are designed to last a long time before they need to be replaced. LED bulbs last the longest, about 20,000 to 30,000 hours, while incandescent bulbs last the shortest amount of time, about 1,000 to 5,000 hours. Fiber optic pool lights will last around 6,000 hours.

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.

Your maintenance needs revolve around the type of foundation you choose, as well as how you furnish or decorate it. Patios require little else other than the occasional hose-down, but decks and other wooden structures will require annual power washing and sealing. You may also need to restain the wood every two to three years.

Adding a solid roof rather than building a pergola or leaving the space open will make maintenance much easier. Without a roof, you will need to spend more time sweeping, washing, and covering your furniture to protect it from UV bleaching.

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