The Lighting and Landscape Company Unveils Web Program at 2006 Home Show in Northwest Florida

Niceville, FL (PRWEB) March 10, 2006 -- Bob Craig, President/CEO of The Lighting and Landscape Company, has announced the release of the company’s upgraded website at http://www.light-landscape.com and an online savings program – in conjunction with the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Okaloosa & Walton Counties’ Home Show to be held March, 25-26, 2006 at the Niceville Campus of Okaloosa Walton College.

Value of Property Goes Up

One of the oldest, locally-owned companies of its kind in Northwest Florida, the Niceville-based company specializes in providing professional-quality landscape design, landscape lighting, and landscaping installation services at reasonable prices. Craig notes that: “ In line with recent National Association of Realtors studies, it is our understanding that a well-designed and properly-installed landscape project can increase the value of a property by as much as 17%. That means a $300,000 home can sell for up to $350,000 after enhancements.” Of upgrades chosen to increase a seller’s asking price, professional landscape/lighting projects account for one of the highest ROI (return on investment).

“One Source” – for Landscape Design, Installation, Lighting; Decorative Fencing; and Irrigation

According to Craig, in addition to the investment value of a professionally installed landscape/lighting project, the homeowner also reaps the personal enjoyment of the added outdoor living space, and benefits from the added security of the lights chosen to illuminate the best features of the home and property. “Enjoying outdoor living is a big part of why we live on the Gulf. We’ve created a one-stop shop where homeowners can learn about and get services in a number of related areas, instead of having to hire and deal with specialized providers, such as fencing companies, landscape designers, irrigation specialists, or electrical service firms. We do it all for our clients, with high-quality materials, based on their particular needs, ideas, and budget.”

Latest “Hot” Trends Featured Online

To help homeowners address some of the questions when looking at a possible project, The Lighting and Landscape Company has teamed up with the local Internet Marketing firm E-Starts (www.e-starts.com) to improve their website, adding information about some of the latest advances in landscaping and lighting applications across the country. These hot, new trends include the: 1) advantages of installing “low-voltage,” commercial-grade exterior lighting fixtures (recently touted in Southern Living magazine); and 2) discussion of the many options available in what’s become known as “hardscape” (the addition of decorative fencing, walkways, patios, pool areas, retaining walls, gazebos, and fountains). The website contains numerous “before” and “after” pictures of local homes and businesses in Fort Walton, Destin, and surrounding areas, showing the effect of various landscape and lighting techniques, and explains the lifetime replacement warranty on the systems they install.

Commercial Projects and Holiday Lighting

In addition to being residential experts, the company works with local builders and serves corporate clients, such as Destin Commons, Uptown Station, and others, in installing new lighting and/or landscaping elements, and in assisting in holiday lighting projects for commercial and residential clients alike. The company operates in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay Counties, Florida.

PUBLIC/MEDIA EVENT – In conjunction with the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa & Walton Counties’ Home Show, March, 25-26, 2006 at the Niceville Campus of Okaloosa Walton College, the company is launching their “Your Lighting and Landscape Place” Web-based Savings Program, in which they offer a full 10% discount on the cost of any new project. A coupon is on their website. The company will be in Booths # 87 & 88 at the Show to answer specific homeowner questions, and to display their new “INSTANT” landscape and/ or lighting design capabilities as homeowners watch.

Interested parties may contact The Lighting and Landscaping Company at (850) 729-7219.

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