A misting system is not something you buy and connect to your hose bib due to water pressure.  A regulator at the front of the home is recommended.  Its a water waster, messy compared to a professional system.

Discussion of security lighting using motion detectors for safer walkways.  Plus light bulbs with a dusk to dawn detector.  Easy, do it yourself.

Discussion of outdoor lighting cost to your power bill.  Low voltage, off peak rates won’t affect your bill much.

CALLER:  Looking to install outdoor lighting for security.  Front of the home has coach lighting, back patio has a single light.  Side and back alleys are dark.  Suggestions on how to fill the dark gaps the right way.

Keep in mind to be respectful of your neighbors when security lighting your home space.  Low voltage LED lights are a good solution.  And careful with your uplighting in dark sky community areas.

Suggestion:  Ewing Irrigation And Landscape

Dilemma with the sensitivity of the motion detection devices.  Example:  Winds kicks up a leaf, light pops on.

Tip to get ideas for landscape lighting, visit the Phoenix Botanical Gardens at night.

Rosie’s feelings got hurt when he wasn’t mentioned in an article on supercooling.  Get on the right electric plan and use off peak hours!

A needed invention is low voltage LED blacklight bulbs.  Rosie explains why.