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Lighting Your Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Light Fixtures

May 20, 2022

It’s easy to tell which light fixtures you love when you’re scrolling through designer home pictures on your phone. But when it comes to finding a light for your own home, the little details and product specs can almost feel like they're written in a foreign language. What’s an accent light? Is that a pendant or a chandelier? What is that light . . .

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· 2021, Informational

A Beginner’s Guide to Light Bulbs

May 5, 2022

Everything You Need to Know to Choose the Right Light Bulb for Your Home Imagine this: you look up, and notice that your ceiling light has a burnt-out bulb. You check the closet and realize you’re out of replacements. So you go to the store and realize there’s an entire aisle full of light bulbs in different boxes with different names and . . .

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· 2021, Informational

Are LED Lights Safe?

April 7, 2022

How LED Lights Might Be Unexpectedly Affecting Your Health LED light bulbs are touted as the latest and greatest thing in the lighting world, and for good reason! They’re brighter, more efficient,  and more colorful than lightbulbs of the past. But are they safe? LED technology is still relatively new, so scientists and health . . .

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· 2021, Healthy Lighting, Informational, LED Lights, Sleep, Wellness & Safety

3 Light Bulb Mistakes Everyone Makes And How To Avoid Them

March 17, 2022

Using the wrong light bulb can really make your space feel all wrong. If your room feels dark and dingy or, the opposite, harsh and cold, your light bulb may be the culprit.  Before you buy another bulb, make sure you’re not making one of these common mistakes in your home! Light Bulb Mistake #1 Using the Wrong Wattage Watts refer . . .

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· 2021, Buying Guides, Informational

How to Choose the Right Recessed Lights for Your Home : An In-Depth Homeowners Guide

February 7, 2022

Recessed lights go by many names, such as downlights, pot lights, can lights, and puck lights. No matter the name, they all refer to light fixtures that are installed inside (recessed into) your ceiling. They shine light into the room without hanging down into the space like a chandelier or a flush mount fixture.  There’s a lot to know about . . .

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· 2022, How to, Informational, Recessed Lighting

A Guide to the Basic Types of Light and How to Use Them In Your Home

February 4, 2022

Light is all around us, controls what we do and how our body runs. Yet, most people haven’t given much thought to the kinds of light that surround them. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of both as we explain how to use light to your advantage. Types of Light in Interior Design When we talk about interior design, there are a lot of . . .

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· 2022, Informational

How Many Blades Does Your Ceiling Fan Really Need?

January 27, 2022

Ceiling fans are great at providing comfort year-round. A good ceiling fan will help you save on energy costs by circulating the air in your home. In the summer they create a draft, making the room feel cooler. In cold weather, you can switch the fan’s direction to circulate warm air from central heating around the room.  Ceiling fans are so . . .

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· 2022, Ceiling Fans, Informational

Ceiling Fan Terminology Explained

January 15, 2022

A Helpful Glossary of Common Ceiling Fan Terms If you’re shopping for ceiling fans and it’s starting to feel like the descriptions are written in code, don’t worry! We’re here to solve the mystery with a list of basic terms you’ll need to know when looking for the right ceiling fan. Ceiling Fan Types Ceiling fans are most often categorized by . . .

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· 2022, Buying Guides, Ceiling Fans, Informational

Chandeliers vs. Pendant Lights: What’s the Difference?

January 5, 2022

Chandeliers and pendant lights both make a statement in any space. Because they’re very similar, they are often confused for one another. While they both hang down from the ceiling, there are a few key differences you need to know that can help you choose what’s best for your home.   Chandelier A chandelier has a central body with . . .

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· 2022, Informational

Lumens vs Watts: What’s the Difference?

January 4, 2022

Light bulbs have been lighting up our world for over a hundred years, but do we really understand how they work? When you go to the store to buy a replacement bulb, the box labels are filled with numbers and industry terms that can leave you wondering how to know which bulb you actually need. Fortunately, understanding the difference between . . .

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· 2022, Energy, Energy Efficient Lighting, General Lighting Tips, Informational, Light Bulbs, Lighting Types

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