I saw some really cool looking outdoor LED lighting products at the 25th Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show recently.

The LED landscape lights (made by RedBird Industries) weren't the only cool thing we spotted at the show...by a long shot. There were all manner of innovative products and loads of really interesting ideas just begging to be noticed. We left the show with a bag full of literature on...well...you name it and I've probably got a pamphlet or business card on it.

The three main reasons that the RedBird LED Lighting booth caught my eye were:

unique LED lighting solutions

the sheer brightness of the lamps themselves

the LED lights on display practically covered the full color spectrum.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) can save the consumer as much as $30 over the life of the bulb when compared to incandescent lighting. While many consumers may be familiar with the energy savings, few are aware of the variety of CFLs that are available on the market.

CFL Bulb Choices Abound

Ranging from the popular spiral to the decorative candle bulb, there is a compact fluorescent light bulb that will fit any situation in residential construction.

Installing a dimmer switch to an existing light fixture can allow you to alter the mood of the room with a twist of a knob.

This small home improvement project is not only a great way to update your space, but also to gain some basic electrical know how.

There are probably a million and one ideas for kitchen lighting techniques and styles. I asked Paul Ryan, host of Kitchen Renovations on the DIY Network what type of innovative kitchen lighting ideas he liked best and he was quick to respond with a definitive favorite. Paul seems to favor multiple track lighting (also known as free form or flexible track lighting) for the ultimate in versatility and style in today's kitchens.

What's not to like about wall sconces?

They are a great way to add accent lighting to many areas of your home. They are rarely the focal point, yet many times they accentuate the focal point in a room. They are a favorite item to add to the interior decor by custom homebuilders and homebuyers alike.

Landscape lighting has the ability to mold your mood if used properly throughout the landscape. Landscape lighting, to me, lets your guests know that they are welcome and leads them to your front door. The landscape lighting at The Retreat at Kennesaw Mountain goes above and beyond this ideal. The ENTIRE neighborhood is lit with landscape bullet floods secured amongst the arbor umbrella to set the mood from high above and the neighborhood entrance lighting is optimized for security and beauty. It's mood light that's just right. It was well planned and works to perfection.

Read on for a few helpful links for your landscape lighting project and lots more images of a professional installation at The Retreat at Kennesaw Mountain...