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  • Ideas for Adding Light to Table Centerpieces

  • What Is the Ideal Reading Light?

    Undoubtedly, John Donne penned his tortured poems by the light of a candle, and later John Steinbeck wrote by the light of an incandescent bulb. In the 21st century, most authors write by the...

  • How to Paint Light Globes

    Light globes, like other items in your home, attract dust, dirt and grime. Instead of replacing or tossing the globe, breathe new life into it by painting it with a high-temperature spray paint.

  • Can Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Be Used in Halogen Lamps?

    Whether or not you can use a compact fluorescent bulb in your halogen lamp depends on the design of the lamp. But even if the design will allow you, the replacement may not give the results you want.

  • Compact Fluorescent Vs. Halogen

    There are radical differences between compact fluorescent and halogen light bulbs, including how they operate, efficiency, amount of heat, intensity of light and size and shape. They have...

  • How to Choose the Right Chandelier

    Home decoration creates a sense of warmth. In addition to providing light, a chandelier adds a sense of style and class. Because so many styles of chandeliers exist, you will have many options to...

  • DIY Projects for Home Lighting

    It is a fact of life: The sun goes down every day. No matter how many windows your home has, you will have to turn on an artificial light. But how appropriate will that light be? You cannot just...

  • Why Do Fluorescent Light Bulbs Burn Out Quickly?

    Many households are making the switch from older incandescent lightbulbs to more modern compact fluorescent bulbs in order to reap the benefits of higher efficiency and longer life. However, as...

  • Definition of Chandelier

    Chandelier lighting made its first appearance during the Middle Ages, when candles were suspended from the ceiling in wooden fixtures within churches and monasteries. Modern chandeliers typically...

  • How to Make Glass Block Lights

    Lighting is one of the least expensive ways to decorate your home, yet it can be extremely effective. Accent lights that you make yourself from glass blocks can be dramatic and elegant, or festive...

  • The Best Way to Wire a 6 Way Light Fixture

    Multiple-arm light fittings, also sometimes known as chandeliers, are a great way to light larger rooms, or to create a feature in the center of a room. Wiring of light fittings is a common...

  • How to Hang Rustic Iron Light Fixtures

    Light fixtures can be an elegant improvement to your home giving it that certain look that you desire. Today, there are so many fixtures to choose from, it's easy to find that "just right" look...

  • How to Put Lights on Outside Trees

    When you think of putting lights on the trees outside your home, the holiday season may come to mind. However, it is fairly common to find lighted trees outside businesses and homes year round....

  • Can You Use a Dimmer With a Fluorescent Bulb?

    Homeowners are using fluorescent bulbs, both standard tubes and newer Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL), more frequently because of reduced energy costs. While incandescent bulbs generate light...

  • Different Switch Plate Covers

  • Uses for High-Pressure Sodium Lightbulbs

    High-pressure sodium lightbulbs are in a class of lamps called "high intensity discharge" or HID lamps. HID lamps by definition contain some level of mercury. High-pressure sodium lightbulbs have...

  • How to Replace a Larger Light Fixture With a Smaller Light Fixture

    Replacing a larger light fixture with a smaller light fixture is a relatively simple task when armed with the right tools. It's pretty easy because most light fixtures attach to the same standard...

  • Proper Height of a Chandelier

    A chandelier should provide a flattering look to your room and your table (or other setting). You need to consider both the size (height) of the chandelier and the size of the table or entry hall....

  • How to Choose Outdoor Light Fixtures for your Home

    Choosing outdoor lighting fixtures for your home can seem an overwhelming decision when you walk down the aisles of your local home improvement super center. There are so many to choose from!...

  • What Is the Proper Sconce Height for Bath Vanities?

    One of the most effective lighting configurations in bathrooms is the use of sconces placed on either side of the mirror or alone on an adjacent wall. These fixtures often become the focal point...

  • Fluorescent Vs. Incandescent Light

    Fluorescent and incandescent lights each have distinct positives and negatives. While incandescent lights are older and sometimes seen as obsolete, there are instances when incandescent light is a...

  • How to Hang String Lights

    String lights are a fantastic way to decorate your home or apartment for holidays, special occasions or simple-but-elegant casual use. They're available in a variety of lengths, and each end of a...

  • How to Cover Ugly Bath Lights

    As renters, homeowners and professional interior designers can attest, an ugly bath light fixture may clash with the decor of the bath or just stand out negatively. Such a light also can make it...

  • Proper Clearance When Installing Recessed Lighting

    Adding recessed lighting to a room can increase its appeal. It can be used for general or task lighting, or to focus light on a piece of art. However, rather than putting them anywhere you want,...

  • LED Lighting Guide

    LED stands for "Light-Emitting Diode." LED lights are considered energy-efficient, which means that they have generous light outputs for the amount of wattage they require to operate. LEDs emit...

  • How to Coordinate Chandeliers From Room to Room

    Lighting is one of the most important design elements in any room. In addition to illuminating the room, furnishings and artwork, a lighting fixture is a decorative element as well. Chandeliers...

  • How to Brighten Up a Low Light Kitchen

    Many people prefer their kitchens bright and airy, and having a low-light kitchen can make it appear small and closed in. If you have a small kitchen, it will feel even smaller. There are several...

  • How to Put Rope Lights Up on a Balcony

    Wanting a little light and festive mood on the balcony? Why not add a rope light around the perimeter? There are several ways that you can mount rope lights to your balcony. The easiest way might...

  • What Is the Right Height of a Lamp Shade on a Table Lamp?

    Choosing the right height shade for your lamp involves evaluating the proportions of the shade and base together.

  • How to Collapse a Paper Lantern

    Paper lanterns are an effective way to mood light a room or add atmosphere to a party. The lamps are usually lit by a single bulb placed in the center of the lantern. From traditional globes to...

  • Types of Floor Lamp Shades

    Floor lamp shades are classified by their shape, fitting, construction and material. Understanding these terms will help you choose the correct shade for your floor lamp. You can purchase ready...

  • How to Buy Flickering Flame Replacement Bulbs

    Faux candle lighting has become increasingly popular. To get the complete effect, you need to install flickering flame bulbs. The flickering light from these specialty bulbs is impractical for...

  • How to Wire Basement Light Fixtures

    Many types of light fixtures are used in basements today. There are light fixtures that lay in a suspended ceiling, recessed can light fixtures, track lighting, surface mount fluorescent fixtures...

  • How to Add Light From a Wall Socket

    Wall outlets are a great place to add light. Wall outlets in hallways and at stairs allow you to easily install small nightlights that will direct light downward and light up the area where you...

  • Uses for a Utility Wall Sconce

  • What Type of LED Light Bulb Is Best for a Bedroom?

    LED light bulbs use less energy than traditional incandescent light bulbs. LED light bulbs also last much longer. There are several issues to consider when selecting the best LED light bulb for...

  • Headboard Light Fixtures

    If you enjoy reading in bed but don't have room for bedside tables and lamps, consider purchasing a headboard light fixture. There are many options to suit your budget, headboard style and...

  • How to Replace an Inground Pool Lightbulb

    Taking proper precautions is crucial when changing pool lights. If you turn off the electricity before you do it, changing a pool lightbulb is as safe as changing any lightbulb. If you fail to...

  • How to Replace Wall Light Fixtures

    Changing the light fixtures on the wall can completely change the feel of a room. It is an easy upgrade that could take you less time to do than it did to choose the new light fixtures. Since you...

  • How to Hang Lights on Wall

    An enormous variety of interior lighting options exist. Some examples of interior lighting, to name a few, are recessed can lighting, surface-mounted fixtures, hanging pendant fixtures and...

  • How Do Fluorescent Bulbs Save Electricity?

    The standard light bulb is the incandescent light. Inside an incandescent bulb is a thin filament of wire and either a vacuum or a non-reactive noble gas. When the bulb is turned on, electricity...

  • How to Attach a Billiard Light to the Ceiling

    What makes a beautiful billiards room is not just the table, but the lighting. Without proper lighting, you won't be able to use the table as best you can. It might seem difficult to hang an...

  • How to Clean Chandelier Prisms

    A sparkling chandelier can brighten up any room and make it feel richer. The prisms on crystal chandeliers, because of their light-reflecting nature, can add a sense of beauty to your home....

  • How to Convert Wired Hanging Lamp to Plug-In

    Many wall lamps and lighting devices come hard-wired to install in your ceiling or wall. But what if you want to add a power cord and plug it into an outlet instead? In a few easy steps you can...

  • How to Redo a Glass Chandelier

    Even the most beautiful chandelier can become a little tired looking over time. Add some new paint and new crystals to return the fixture to its former glory or give it a brand new look.

  • How to Pierce Lampshades

    Pierced lampshades are paper shades with flowing designs painted on them. Small holes are then punched or cut into the paper in strategic places to help illuminate the design. Pierced shades are...

  • How to Clean Film Off of a Stained Glass Lamp

    Stained glass lamps --- often referred to as "Tiffany lamps," after Louis Comfort Tiffany, who popularized the style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries --- are a simple way to step up the...

  • How to Hang a Paper Globe Light

    Paper lanterns set a festive mood for any party or celebration. They can softly light a home or office and provide atmosphere to a sterile space. Mood light your kitchen with some traditional...

  • Light Fixtures for a Southwestern-Style Home

    Southwestern style is a popular motif for home decorating. It incorporates the old West with Native American designs originating in the southwestern United States. Along with painting the walls in...

  • How to Hang Pendant Lights Over Kitchen Bar

    Pendant lights are fixtures, usually for a single bulb, which hang from the ceiling on a rope, chain or rigid tube. They are well-suited for dining nooks, bars, counters and lounges. They make...

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