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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.
An Overview of the Home's Structured Wiring System
An Overview of the Home's Structured Wiring System
Bob and Tim Woods from the Internet Home Alliance meet in the kitchen. Tim details the Home Director structured wiring ...
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) ...
Clean House = Lower Bills
Clean House = Lower Bills
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. It may seem like a bit of a stretch to think of housework as a money-saving ...
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
These compact fluorescent bulbs are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and provide the same lighting.
Energy-Wise Lighting Fixtures
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 ...
Fiber Optic Lighting
Fiber Optic Lighting
When lighting a sloped wall or a tight space, consider fiber optics. Light from a projector travels through fiber optic ...
Glass Block Walls
Glass Block Walls
Glass block walls are a great design feature that let extra sunlight into any room in your home, while still providing a ...
Green Homes Special Series: 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 ...
Home Energy Audits
Home Energy Audits
A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes, and to evaluate what measures you can take ...
Home Security Systems
Home Security Systems
From monitoring elderly relatives and teens to turning off water that has caused a leak, home security systems now perform a ...
How to Install a Dimmer
How to Install a Dimmer
A dimmer can be an energy-efficient alternative to a regular light switch.
How to Replace a Motion Sensor Light
How to Replace a Motion Sensor Light
Replacing an outdoor lighting fixture with a motion activated spotlight can conserve energy and increase home security.
Installing a Granite Tub Surround, In-Floor Heat, and Fiber Optic Lighting
Installing a Granite Tub Surround, In-Floor Heat, and Fiber Optic Lighting
House eleven of the Elmwood project continues. A granite tub surround is installed as well as a unique fiber optic lighting ...
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 ...
Lighting Design Discussed
Lighting Design Discussed
Bob shows a complete proper lighting plan of the loft project and meets Shawn and Bill from Driscol Electric who are hanging a ...
Lightlolier Tech Center Tour
Lightlolier Tech Center Tour
Behind the Scenes - Loft Conversion
Making Custom Lampshades
Making Custom Lampshades
Local artist Linda Gavin is on site creating custom lampshades. Gavin uses a piercing and painting technique to create ...
Outdoor Home Lighting: Creating a Safe, Secure and Beautiful Exterior
Outdoor Home Lighting: Creating a Safe, Secure and Beautiful Exterior
Good exterior lighting can keep you safe as you move around your property, help deter crime and highlight the beautiful ...
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