If you find yourself looking up at the night sky, it might take a moment for you to spot the brightest stars. You might only see three or four right away. The reason for the dimming of so many stars…
Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out? Here’s Why
So, your light bulbs keep burning out—what’s the deal? The lifespan of a CFL bulb typically ranges anywhere between 6,000 to 15,000 hours, while a standard incandescent bulb has a general lifespan of 750 to 2,000 hours. With that in…
Outdoor Lighting Tips for Safety and Style
Outdoor lighting is a must this time of year. Back-to-school means, back to busy. You’re shuttling kids from their dance classes, choir practice, and the soccer field. By the time you return home with the kids, a grab-and-go dinner in…
Do Dimmer Switches Save Energy?
Turning the lights down low and “setting the mood” in your space is often what dimmers are most credited for. But do dimmer switches save energy when they’re used? Let’s take a closer look. Over the past few decades, lighting…
Outdoor Lighting Tips for Summer
There’s no better time to be spent outdoors than a cool summer night on the back deck or patio. A bottle of red, a spread of your favorite cheeses, and a full moon overhead sound like the perfect summer night….
Landscape Lighting Techniques
Ahhh—warmer weather is here. And with it, a season of grilling, gardening, and outdoor activity. And while we’re all spending more time outdoors, you may be turning attention to your yard. Landscape lighting is a popular interest for homeowners. Not…
Home Lighting Tips for Every Room
Looking for the perfect home lighting tips for every room in your home? Getting the right light takes careful planning and placement to achieve the look and feel you want at home. If you read our blog last month on…
Impact of Light on Productivity and Emotion
The impact of light on productivity and emotion is often overlooked in everyday life. We get up, we work, we come home—and all without stopping to think about how exposure to brightness and light affects our moods from place to…
Make your Home a Little Bit Smarter with Smart Bulbs
You may have seen them on the shelves the local hardware store, or perhaps at game night at a neighbor’s house, in fact, they’re popping up just about everywhere these days: smart bulbs. Whoa, whoa, whoa. First we had smartphones,…
The Best Ways to Run Power Outside
If you’re a homeowner looking to add electricity to a garage, deck, or other outdoor area, it’s imperative that you discuss your plans with a licensed professional electrician before you take action. Adding outdoor power provides the freedom of lighting,…