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,…
Light Up Your Yard for Summer Fun
It may only be April, but now is a great time to plan for the upcoming summer and how you can outfit your yard with the latest in functional and decorative lighting so that your family and friends can enjoy…
Increase Productivity with Proper Office Lighting
We have learned an awful lot in recent decades about the impact of office lighting on things like employee satisfaction, eye strain, and the overall ambience created by things like types of light, light color, and light fixtures. No one…
Teach Your Children Electrical Safety
Once your little one starts to walk, the world becomes one giant museum of discovery for them. Their innocent minds cannot comprehend dangers that await them, and as a parent, it’s your job to safeguard them from the dangers of…