Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation

Water Saving Tips – Part 2

Nicole — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:59:14 +0000

OK, so you’ve been turning off the water while brushing your teeth, good for you! But, there are some more things you can do to conserve water.

10 More Water Saving Tips for Your Home

Got a newer dishwasher? Cut back on rinsing as newer models clean much better than older models.
Insulate your hot water pipes so that it doesn’t take as long for water to get hot at the tap.
Score 2 points by dropping your tissue in the trash can instead of the toilet.
Older toilet, installed before 1980? Place a bottle filled with water in the tank. This will reduce the amount of water used for each flush without interfering with its operation.
Turn off the water while shaving and save more than 100 gallons a week.
Whether at home or a hotel, consider reusing your towels instead of fresh daily towels.
Reduce the number of loads of laundry you run by making sure all loads are full.
Drop your ice? Toss it in a plant vs, the sink.
Compost instead of using your garbage disposal. You can then use the compost for free fertilizer.
Test your shower to see if it’s water efficient, place a 1-gallon bucket in the shower and if it fills in less than 20 seconds, install a water-efficient shower head.

Great Job Atlantic Team!

Nicole — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:54:47 +0000

Congrats to the entire Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation team on receiving the Superior Service Award from Angie’s List for 2011.

We were honored with this award for exceptional customer service for irrigation in both the Baltimore and Washington DC markets.

It’s all due to our great team of sales and design pros, installers and service techs and our office staff who keep it all running smoothly.

If you’re looking for an irrigation or landscape lighting company, you can feel confident that Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation will handle your job professionally from start to finish.

Water Saving Tips

Nicole — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:03:42 +0000

Running a water efficient home is not as hard as you might think. With a few simple changes, you can reduce your water consumption by thousands of gallons. The result is water conservation as well as savings. Here are 10 ways to save water in your daily activities. This is part one of a two part series.

10 Water Saving Tips for Your Home

Instead of letting the water run to rinse dishes when washing by hand, fill a vessel or second sink with rinse water.
Run your dishwasher only when full – this could save you 500 gallons per month.
Clean your vegetables and produce from a pan that is partially full instead of running water from the tap.
Shop for new appliances with load size and temperature controls.
Got a fish tank? When you clean it, use that water to nourish your house plants. The water will provide much needed nitrogen and phosphorus – free fertilizer to your plants.
Check for water leaks in your toilet by placing food coloring in your toilet tank. Wait an hour or so. If you see color in the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak.
Washing a load of laundry consumes a lot of water, be sure to match the water level to the size of the load.
Save 750 gallons of water a month by switching to an energy efficient showerhead.
Soak those pots and pans instead of running water on them, you’ll save water and make clean up a bit easier.
A family of four can save 200 gallons a week just by turning off the water while brushing their teeth.

These simple tips will help you conserve water and reduce your water bill. We’ll share more water saving tips in our next article.

It’s a Great Time to Install Landscape Lighting

Nicole — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:45:32 +0000

Your sprinklers are winterized and you’re snuggling inside but driving down your driveway has you a little nervous inside.

Chase Away the Darkness with Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting will help chase away the dark and make your home an inviting respite for winter travelers. Not to mention, you’ll enjoy your outdoor spaces much more come spring.

Decks and patios become outdoor rooms and and perfect for entertaining with cozy, mood setting lighting.

Beautiful landscape lighting fixtures cast warm and inviting glows on walkways, steps and sidewalks. Increasing safety and curb appeal of your home.

Trees and architecture that disappear at night will become the focal point as the sun sets each evening.

Winterization of Irrigation System Appointments Now Being Taken

Nicole — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:01:32 +0000

Yes, it’s that time of year again and winterization of irrigation systems is critical to prevent freezing and damage.

The weather is starting to cool and leaves will soon begin to fall. You want to winterize your system before any potential freezing may occur.

We are now accepting appointments to handle the proper winterization of your sprinkler system. You can call our office at 410.721.4070 or use our convenient Schedule an Appointment page to notify our scheduling department you are ready to set a time.

Proper winterization of an irrigation system will protect your pipes underground, the valves, the sprinkler heads and the controller from bursting when the temperatures dip below freezing.

We’ll need to have access to the main water valve (usually in the basement) and the controller (usually in the garage.) We use air compressors to remove all the water from the lines and system so that it will not freeze and burst during the cold Maryland winter.

Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation Proud to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes

Nicole — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:12:26 +0000

Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation was honored to help make Anne Arundel County’s 9/11 Memorial a reality. The memorial features twisted metal and rubble from the World Trade Center’s after their collapse in 2001. Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation was proud to help make the memorial possible by providing the misting/irrigation system that represents the dust and smoke that happened when the towers fell that frightful day.

“We hope that this memorial offers survivors a place to come and feel a bit closer to their loved ones,” remarked Dianne Flury, president of Atlantic Lighting and Irrigation.

The 9/11 Memorial is on Veteran’s Highway in front of the Anne Arundel County Police Station. Private donations for the project exceeded $40,000 and local companies who donated more than $80,000 in labor and material and Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation was honored to be asked to assist.

Did You See Us in The Capital?

Nicole — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:10:27 +0000

A bittersweet article about the passing of our founder, Steven H. Flury and the arrival of Mary Sears to round out the company’s leadership. After leaving her engineering job, Mary has taken the role of vice president and is leading the company along side her mother, Dianne Flury.

With Atlantic recently being voted as Annapolis’ Best Outdoor Lighting Contractor, these two ladies have proven that pulling together after such a loss can strengthen both bonds and businesses.

Thank you Annapolis for naming Atlantic Best Outdoor Lighting Contractor

Nicole — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:40:14 +0000

We had such a great time at the Best of Annapolis party hosted by What’s Up? Magazine. We were honored to be amongst some of Annapolis’ and the Eastern Shore’s finest businesses. The event showcased the food of many of the winning restaurants, great musicians and other entertainers that made you feel like you were in Paris. The silent auction was quite impressive. All in all, we were honored to be named Best Outdoor Lighting Contractor and now the plaque you see here is proudly displayed in our office.

From left to right: Mike Hanley, Dianne Flury, Mary Sears and Nathan Smith.

It’s No Longer a Secret – THANK YOU!

Nicole — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:01:32 +0000

We can finally let the cat out of the bag. We are so excited to share the news that Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation has been named Annapolis’ Best Outdoor Lighting Contractor by What’s Up Magazine. We owe it all to you, our great clients who voted for us this spring. We’ve known for a few weeks and it has been hard to keep the good news a secret.

We are proud to be a part of such a strong and vibrant area with great businesses supported by a great community.

The Best of Annapolis and Eastern Shore celebration is Thursday, June 16th. We’ll be there and we hope to see you too. You can order your tickets, but get them early as the event sells out every year and prices go up, starting tomorrow.

Aeration and Overseeding for Spring

Nicole — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:09:59 +0000

Did you know that grass slows it production rate after about five years? It’s important to add new seed to your lawn annually to keep it lush and weed free. Your new grass will help keep weeds from taking hold as well as serve as a filter for run-off into the Chesapeake Bay.

The seed will need a good soil base to start its roots. Core aeration will help provide loose, oxygen rich soil for those seeds to germinate and thrive.

Ask us about our Aeration and Overseeding Service – guaranteed to protect your irrigation system and deliver a lush lawn.