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The sun porch has one light fixture at the moment. I was considering replacing the light altogether since it is obviou...
Let’s face it: Many homes today feature inadequate, poorly positioned, and sometimes plain-old ugly light fixtures. B...
Make the most of long summer nights with the right kind of lighting for your outdoor space.
Warmer weather encourages us to spend more time on the deck, porch, or patio. Of course, lighting can extend outdoor ...
Lighting is a beautiful addition to any room, and if the creativity is just right, you can quite literally spark up you...
Outdoor lighting looks great along a walkway or in the garden, but it can be a pain to install the wiring for it. Sol...
You bought a beautiful antique lamp but upon closer inspection, you notice there is damage to the sheathing, the plas...
Lighting is a great way to add some wonderful design elements to your home without putting any more items on the floor,...
Illuminate every corner and recess of your kitchen for maximum utility and improved aesthetics.
Under-cabinet lighting can vastly improve the workability and appearance of your kitchen. For starters, under-cabinet...
Did you know that a well-lit room actually has three different kinds of light? In order to create a room that’s comfo...
Under-cabinet lighting has come a long way since those old-style humming fluorescents and super hot halogen pucks, wi...
Providing both illumination and style, here are 12 helpful tips for choosing a pendant light to complement your decor.
Looking for pendant lighting ideas? Whether hung singly or in multiples, these versatile fixtures offer bright possibilities.
One of the most important things to think about when you're remodeling is lighting: It can make or break the room. Li...
Bathrooms are small rooms, but they require lots of attention to detail—and great lighting. Listen to BOB VILA ON VAN...
We hear a lot about lighting and energy efficiency, but can the right light bulb really be effective in reducing mont...
This holiday season, don’t be the guy who sets his hair on fire stringing the lights. Listen to BOB VILA ON HOLIDAY L...
Isn’t it counterintuitive to bring a fine old house back to its original splendor, only to then hit it with modern li...
Considering the amount of time many of us spend in the kitchen over the holiday season, this is a great time to think...
From movie villains to Mickey Mouse, cannibal pumpkins to true works of art, we finally found the ultimate King of Carving—and a few honorable mentions to boot.
A dining room chandelier is a great focal point for one of the most important entertaining spaces in your home. Liste...
In addition to providing necessary lighting, outdoor wall sconces can easily improve the curb appeal of your home. Here are some stylish examples to light your way.
Even though summer just started, many retailers have already put their outdoor and landscaping products on sale. With...
There are home settings where windows are impractical or even counterproductive. I'm thinking about an Antarctic dorm...
Even if you are not an avid DIYer, you can easily make one of these garden luminaries to lighten your landscape.
Looking for a way to give your home's front entry a new look. Replace the light fixtures (you can do it yourself).
Here are the basics of creating a warm, welcoming space with thoughtful lighting design.
Install new and improved fluorescent lighting fixtures to save money, electricity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Add beauty and security to your home exterior with planned landscape lighting.
Use new LED light bulbs and solar powered lamps as energy-efficient ways to light your landscape.
Whether you are looking to illuminate your front entry, deck, walkway or landscape, today's outdoor lighting options are plentiful.
Good lighting can have both practical and dramatic effects. To do it right, you'll need to develop a lighting plan.
I like mood lighting as much as anyone, particularly first thing in the morning when the full blast of light from a 1...
Since my current residence is only half finished, there are a lot of fixture-less light boxes in the ceilings—which m...
Despite what you may have heard—the incandescent light bulb is not going the way of the dinosaur. "It will, however...
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City ...
Improve efficiency in electricity usage from the beginning--the bulb.
Bob meets electrician Barry Driscoll, who is retrofitting an old gas light fixture to make a modern electrical one. Then Bob meets with lighting consultant Penny ...
Bob talks with landscape architect Rick Lamb about revisions to the plan. Bob points out the redesigned parking area and the plan for magically melting the snow.
Bob meets with architect Gregory Rochlin and expert carpenter Danny Ruffini to restore old double-hung windows and replace lead sash weights with new spring-loade...
A double window is installed in the kitchen, which will let in a lot of sunlight and give a view of the back yard.
The front of the Melrose house gets finishing touches, including a new, insect-resistant porch deck, new trellises, and a porch light.
A high-tech lighting control system is reviewed, as well as furniture, storage, and decorating choices in various rooms.
Bob surveys the interior decorating of the penthouse apartment, as well as the top-quality materials and appliances in the kitchen. Also, Bob learns about the dif...
Barry Driscoll (from Driscoll Electric) is installing some new Lightolier recessed fixtures specially designed for use in remodels.
Bob tours the exterior of the completed Victorian restoration project house, remarking on the color scheme, breezeway, and artist's studio. Inside the house, Bob ...
Bob explores the practice of custom lamp making and learns more about the outdoor fireplace.
Bob inspects the remote device, controlling the PA system, HVAC, lighting, and entertainment systems. In the basement, Bob Ryley is exploring the wires and cables...
Bob peeks into the "first kitchen", the kitchen in the first family's private living quarters. Todd Graves (from GE) shows Bob the Halogen oven.
Bob exhibits a complete proper lighting plan of the loft project and looks on as a suspended track lighting system is suspended in the bedroom. Also, lighting des...
Bob meets with lighting designer Markus Earley, who explains the differences between various types of lights. Then, Bob also meets with Tony Zwain, who explains h...
Bob goes over the lighting plan with designer Markus Earley, then meets with electrician Tony Zwain to learn how electricity is distributed throughout the building.
Collaborating architect Lisa Shire accompanies Bob, as he continues his tour of the completed loft conversion.
Ed House (from Cliff Electrical Contractors) is installing recessed lighting.
Bob visits the Lightolier manufacturing plant, which covers 6 acres, and receives a tour from the director of design, Bob Wetikin.
Carpenter Bob Ryley works on the mahogany deck, while new kitchen appliances are installed and the lighting and cabinets undergo examination.
Bob recaps the entire Elmwood project. It was a community effort involving an array of houses, though great pains were made to adhere to the historic look of the ...
Bob takes a final tour of the home workout area, discussing the tub surround and the new exercise equipment.
Rope lights are installed in the ceiling of the living room. The ropes are cut to length, capped, and clipped into place. They are then covered with a stained gla...
Bob and carpenter Cortney Lofton demonstrate how to install light panels on the ceiling in the attic.
Bob meets with Donald Young for a tour of the home's Zen garden. Donald discusses the plant choices and lighting requirements in a garden of this size. Slate tile...
Bob, the architect, and the homeowner discuss plans for the new greenhouse. The exact position of the greenhouse in relation to the existing house is chosen so as...
Bob joins landscape designer Ruth Foster to discuss her plan for a stone patio and hot tub. Low-voltage outdoor lighting will also be installed.
Track lighting is installed in the automotive portion of the garage, and Bob reviews the bulbs, hardware, and mounting techniques used.
Bob takes a close look at the boat storage part of the building (the 'boat barn'), highlighting interior features like the lighting and mechanical systems. Contra...
The designer shows Bob around the addition, pointing out certain highlights, such as the breezeway with exposed studs and the Victorian-influenced lighting design...
Bob meets with Lynn from the Shirley-Eustis Colonial Governor's Mansion Association. Together they tour the Federal-style home, noting an Irish crystal chandelier...
Bob lays out the lighting design for the kitchen. Electrician Steven Bradley shows Bob how to install a high-hat light fixture, from the mounting to the wiring to...
Bob meets with a landscaper to discuss the existing plantings, some of which will be removed or cut back to maximize the amount of interior light. Trees, shrubs, ...
Bob helps carpenter Bob Ryley and crew install a new box bay window, which will enlarge the dining space and enhance the interior atmosphere.
After taking stock of progress that's been made, Bob begins wiring a hanging light fixture for a special colonial lantern in the front hall.
Bob has finished wiring the Colonial-style light fixture in the entryway and, back in the kitchen, the refrigerator ice maker is hooked up.
Bob and carpenter-contractor Bob Ryley review the exterior of the home, pointing out the new trellis and the new entryway. Next, they move inside to have a look ...
The circle-head window, and its accompanying window seat, are now finished in the family room basement.
General contractor Ron Gan builds an inexpensive do-it-yourself lighting fixture in the bathroom.
AJ Paron-Wildes (from Bellacor.com) joins Bob to talk about selecting lighting fixtures. Depending on the room or activity, different fixtures are recommended.
