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Learn about lamps for your home with Bob Vila, including information about choosing the correct light bulb, custom lampshades, mood lighting, and more.

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A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
The proper lighting and the ability to control each layer of light is the key to composing a stunning visual environment.
Brass Shopping
Brass Shopping
When shopping for brass, take along a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the item such as a lamp base, it is not real brass. If ...
Bulb Types
Bulb Types
To choose the right lamp, you should consider the best bulb to get the job done. There are 3 commonly used bulb types: 1) ...
Choosing the Right Bulb and Fixture For Energy Savings
Choosing the Right Bulb and Fixture For Energy Savings
When it comes to selecting bulbs and fixtures, there's more to energy efficiency than meets the eye. Think of it this way: You ...
Classic Lighting from Rejuvenation
Classic Lighting from Rejuvenation
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Neighborhood
Clean Bulbs
Clean Bulbs
Believe it or not, the impact of dirty, dusty, insect-laden globes, diffusers, reflectors, or shades on your fixtures' light ...
Colored Shades
Colored Shades
As in all aspects of decor, the color of a lamp and its shade will affect the atmosphere and style of a room. Use strongly ...
Completed Porch, Swimming Pool, and House Tour
Completed Porch, Swimming Pool, and House Tour
Finally, we take a look at the finished porch and pool, and review the beautiful finished project with the architect to close ...
Creating Lighting Schemes
Creating Lighting Schemes
Your home lighting experience will be enhanced if you apply some of the basic principles used by designers as they create ...
Discussing the Interior Lighting Design
Discussing the Interior Lighting Design
Markus Early from Earlylight Consulting explains to Bob the lighting design in the apartment. Starting with the kitchen ...
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy Saving Bulbs
Energy-saving bulbs are a great idea, especially in fixtures that tend to be left on for extended periods of time, such as ...
Green Homes Special Series<br>Part Four: Lighting
Green Homes Special Series
Part Four: Lighting

Put your home in the best light, use less energy and create a healthier living environment with eco-friendly lighting options. ...
HCR Flourescent Bulbs
HCR Flourescent Bulbs
High-color-rendering fluorescent bulbs can enhance artwork. The color rendering of a light source describes the ability to ...
Lamp Placement
Lamp Placement
For reading, place lamp alongside your shoulder, with the bottom of the shade even with your head. Extra tall lamps should be ...
Light Paint
Light Paint
Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and ...
Light Savings
Light Savings
Make a difference by making a small change. Pelacing just the top 3 most used incandescent light bulbs in your home with ...
Light Time
Light Time
Turn off the lights in any room you're not using, or consider installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce ...
Lighting Design
Lighting Design
If you are installing new shop lights or positioning a workbench in your shop, a simple test can help you find the position ...
Lighting the House
Lighting the House
Behind the Scenes - Victorian Restoration
Lightlolier Tech Center Tour
Lightlolier Tech Center Tour
Behind the Scenes - Loft Conversion
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