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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 ... |
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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) ... |
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Clean Bulbs
Believe it or not, the impact of dirty, dusty, insect-laden globes, diffusers, reflectors, or shades on your fixtures' light ... |
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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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HCR Flourescent Bulbs
High-color-rendering fluorescent bulbs can enhance artwork. The color rendering of a light source describes the ability to ... |
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Lamp Placement
For reading, place lamp alongside your shoulder, with the bottom of the shade even with your head. Extra tall lamps should be ... |
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Light Paint
Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and ... |
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Light Savings
Make a difference by making a small change. Pelacing just the top 3 most used incandescent light bulbs in your home with ... |
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Light Time
Turn off the lights in any room you're not using, or consider installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce ... |
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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 ... |
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Mood Lighting
If you're looking for ways to add some character to your house, try designing some mood lighting. A single overhead fixture ... |
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Night Lights
Consider using 4-watt mini-fluorescent or electro-luminescent night lights. Both lights are much more efficient than their ... |
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Replacing Light Bulbs
When replacing light bulbs, always be sure to comply with the wattage limits of the lighting. Often times people will replace ... |
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Shop Lights
Brightening up your workplace will make work easier and cut down on mistakes and mishaps. To free your benchwork of glare and ... |
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Task Lighting
Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it. For example, use ... |
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Three-Way lamps
Consider three-way lamps; they make it easier to keep lighting levels low when brighter light is not necessary. |
