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Bathroom Lighting
When you design the lighting for your bathroom, keep these points in mind. Downlighting from the ceiling will give you ... |
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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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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
These compact fluorescent bulbs are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and provide the same lighting.
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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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Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
We all know that switching to fluorescent lighting saves energy and money. But ... |
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Fiber Optic Lighting
When lighting a sloped wall or a tight space, consider fiber optics. Light from a projector travels through fiber optic ... |
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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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How to Buy a Dining Room Chandelier
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
A dining room chandelier is a great focal point for one of the most important ... |
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Kitchen Lighting
Lighting design is an important part of any kitchen. A single overhead fixture can make a room seem flat. You want to try and ... |
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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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Outdoor Lighting
Use outdoor lights with a photocell unit or a timer so they will turn off during the day. |
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Recessed Heat Loss
Recessed light fixtures can be a major source of heat loss, but you need to be careful how close you place insulation next to ... |
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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 ... |
