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Enhancing Your Solar Lights

Enhancing Your Solar Lights The use of solar power has continued to grow in popularity. The biggest advantage of investing in solar powered fixtures is the reduction that they can make on your energy bill by consuming less power. They also require little maintenance aside from the occasional cleaning. Often solar lights feature photocells, so…

LED Closet Lighting

LED Closet Lighting When it comes to lighting design, closets are one of the most overlooked areas in the home. Regardless of the size of your closet, proper lighting is important not only for aesthetic reasons, but because these areas also have their own set of safety requirements. Whether you’re building a brand new closet…

The History of LED Lighting

The history of LED lighting Many people believe that LED (Light-emitting diode) lighting is a 21st century invention, in reality LED’s were created in 1927 and have been developing ever since. Many people have helped create the LED lights that we use today. Below is a short summary of LED lights history. 1927- Russian inventor Oleg…

Lighting Controls

Lighting Controls: Saving Money & Energy As you probably already know, LED lighting offers the best lumen per watt efficiency out of any other lighting technology. Lighting controls can help you significantly preserve the life of your lighting as well as automatically turn off your lights when not in use. These lighting controls work with…

Clear VS Frosted Lenses

Clear vs Frosted Lenses Not all lighting fixtures will give you the same amount of light. They are different in shades, designs and many other things. Have you been in a dilemma choosing between frosted glass vs. clear glass lighting fixtures? Why should you select one over another? Read this post to have a better…

Smart Lighting for Smarter Home

Smart Lighting for Smarter Home Benefits of Smart Lighting Everything in your life nowadays is smart; your phone, your watch, even your TV and refrigerator are now smart. So isn’t the place you spend most of you time in smart: your home. The ability to control your home’s lighting, temperature, and shades from the palm…

Outdoor LED Security Lighting

Outdoor LED Security Lighting Outdoor lighting is an important addition to any area. However, it’s even more important when being installed for security and safety purposes. Whether it’s for your home or your business, making your outdoor space secure is important. When it comes to security lighting the options are endless: from motion sensors, all…

Lighting Fixtures in Damp V/S Wet Locations

Lighting Fixtures in Damp V/S Wet Locations The safety rating of your lights and fixtures is the most important factor when choosing your new lighting plan. Ensuring that each of your lighting products has been tested and approved to keep you and your family safe is our number one priority. While you want to be…

Dimmable LED Lights

Dimmable LED Lights: Do They Save Energy? LED lights are a great option for any home, especially because they boast significant energy savings. Dimmable lights are an attractive feature in any space, allowing you to adjust your lighting to your mood, giving you a versatile lighting design. However, even though creating an ambiance is high…

Color Temperature

Choosing the Right Color Temperature for your LED Lights The color temperature of your LED lights is one of the most important factors when designing your lighting plan, whether to create a cozy atmosphere or a place to work and design. What is Color Temperature? Color Temperature is measured in degrees of Kelvin, which determine…

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