--- title: Blog | Light Up Nashville | Outdoor Lighting (4) description: Outdoor Lighting | Professional Outdoor Lighting Blog (4) --- [![NoSlogan](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/hubfs/Horizontal-Logo-NoSlogan_reversed-01.png)](https://lightupnashville.com/) - [Outdoor Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/) - [Architectural](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/architectural-lighting/) - [Landscape](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/landscape-lighting/) - [Deck & Patio](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/deck-lighting/) - [Exterior Security](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/exterior-security-lighting/) - [Lighting Controls](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-control/) - [String Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/string-lighting/) - [Holiday Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/) - [Residential](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/residential-holiday-lighting-services/) - [Commercial](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/commercial-holiday-lighting/) - [HOAs](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/homeowners-association-holiday-lighting/) - [Our Work](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-portfolio/) - [Permanent Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-portfolio/) - [Holiday Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/holiday-lighting-portfolio/) - [Get Your FREE Design Consultation](https://go.lightupnashville.com/contact-us) - [Outdoor Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/) - [Architectural](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/architectural-lighting/) - [Landscape](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/landscape-lighting/) - [Deck & Patio](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/deck-lighting/) - [Exterior Security](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/exterior-security-lighting/) - [Lighting Controls](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-control/) - [String Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/string-lighting/) - [Holiday Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/) - [Residential](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/residential-holiday-lighting-services/) - [Commercial](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/commercial-holiday-lighting/) - [HOAs](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/homeowners-association-holiday-lighting/) - [Our Work](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-portfolio/) - [Permanent Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/outdoor-lighting/outdoor-lighting-portfolio/) - [Holiday Lighting](https://lightupnashville.com/holiday-lighting/holiday-lighting-portfolio/) - [Get Your FREE Design Consultation](https://go.lightupnashville.com/contact-us) # Blog [Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting) ## [4 Factors to Find the Best Time of Year to Install Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-install-outdoor-lighting) December 28, 2020 Homeowners often ask us what time of year is best to install outdoor lighting. The short answer: the best time to install outdoor lighting is when you are ready. [Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting) ## [5 Outdoor Lighting Tips to Make Your Home Stunning](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/these-outdoor-lighting-tips-will-make-your-home-the-most-beautiful-on-the-block) November 5, 2020 What sets the most beautiful homes apart from others in your neighborhood? 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[Deck Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/deck-lighting) [Landscape Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/landscape-lighting) [Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting) [Architectural Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting-blogarchitectural-lighting) ## [The Benefits of Driveway Indicator Lights](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/the-benefits-of-driveway-indicator-lights) March 31, 2019 Driveway Indicator Lights There are many ways to light a driveway and selecting the best fixture for the job is dependent on the terrain around it. For instance, we often downlight driveways from nearby tall trees or structures. Another less common way to light a drive would be to use the... [Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting) ## [We've Rebranded!](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/weve-rebranded) March 19, 2019 Big news! Today we're unveiling our newly redesigned brand identity, which includes our new logo. You'll see our new look on our website, our email signatures, and on our social media pages like Facebook, Instagram, Houzz and Twitter. Soon, you'll see the new look on our trucks and our crew's work... [Outdoor Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting) [Architectural Lighting](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/topic/outdoor-lighting-blogarchitectural-lighting) ## [Why Your Landscape Lighting Needs Recessed Up Lights in Concrete](https://blog.lightupnashville.com/when-is-core-drilling-a-necessity) January 21, 2019 When Is Core Drilling a Necessity? In our years of lighting experience, we have found that there are many times we need to place a directional light fixture in concrete to produce the best lighting effects. This is common when needing to illuminate garage facades, trees along the driveway, front... 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