Lighting

How to Choose The Right Light Bulb

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There are many different types of light bulbs. Each has its own uses and requirements. Some can save you some extra money because they are energy efficient. There are also many different brands. You can also often find discount light bulbs to ... more »

How to Choose Wall-mounted Lighting for a Bathroom

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Choosing the proper lighting for a room involves taking the time to determine your needs. By truly assessing your needs before making any purchases, you will be able to determine what you need while you are at a lighting store. Otherwise, you may ... more »

How to Clean a Murano Chandelier

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Since the late 13th century, the island of Murano has been producing some of the most renowned art glass in the world. Artisans make these intricate pieces into everything from delicate jewelry to large, ornate chandeliers. Caring for Murano ... more »

How to Clean Light Fixtures

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Just like anything else in your home, light fixtures become dirty. Dust rises and so does grease from the stove. Although light fixtures do not need to be cleaned weekly, it is wise to schedule time to complete this chore. Follow these steps to ... more »

How to Compensate for a Basement's Lack of Natural Light

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Basement spaces usually suffer from lack of sunlight. However, there are ways of making a finished basement a little more livable by creating good lighting solutions that at least start to make up for the lack of regular windows and streaming ... more »

How to Control Your Home Lighting with a Xanboo

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Whether you forgot to turn off the hall light before leaving for work or just want to foil potential burglars, a Xanboo device is a handy addition to your digital bag of tricks. Using a Xanboo wireless power controller lets you switch an ... more »

How to Create Inexpensive Accent Lighting

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If you would like to add accent lighting to your home, this is the most inexpensive, versatile way to do so... more »

How to Create Natural Lighting in a Bathroom

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It's only natural to want natural lighting in a bathroom. The sun has been supplying the world's light for billions of years and it's a free energy source so it just makes sense to use it in bathrooms. Besides, it just looks and feels better than ... more »

How to Decorate a Lampshade

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Give life to an old lampshade, or simply add flair to a new one, with a little fabric and creativity. Follow these steps... more »

How to Decorate With Glass Lampshades

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Glass lampshades are not only practical, but also very beautiful. You can choose from basic glass to stained glass lampshades that are made with a rainbow of colors to complement any décor... more »

How to Decorate With Light Fixtures

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Light fixtures can do more than add illumination to your living spaces. Enhance the look of your rooms, hallways and the exterior areas of your home with lamps and lights that will coordinate with existing furniture and accessories and even ... more »

How to Decorate Your Living Room With Brightness

By Kristie Leong M.D.

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Does your living room look dark and uninspiring? When you invite guests to your home, it's nice to be able to entertain them in a living area that's open and bright. Even if your living room lacks vitality, there are simple you can take to give ... more »

How to Design Lighting With a Retro-Modern Look

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The retro-modern look combines the beauty of the past with the convenience of today. Happily, many companies offer lighting fixtures that hearken to the past. Select your lighting--1950s family, swinging bachelor pad or Hawaiian luau--and you can ... more »

How to Design Outdoor Well Light Fixture Placement

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Including well lights in your outdoor lighting design is a quick easy project when, if designed properly, can add warmth and friendliness to your home. Well lights are a splendid way to accentuate an outdoor area, or add glow to the side of your ... more »

How to Determine How Many Recessed Lights Can Be Added Without Overloading the Circuit

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Recessed lighting can update the look of a room and provide lighting to key areas such as a countertop or desk. To keep your circuit from overloading, check the wiring before you install new fixtures to make sure the circuit can handle the load. ... more »

How to Determine How Many Watts of Lighting Can Be Added to a Circuit

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New lighting can update the look of a room and provide light to key areas such as a countertop or reading area. To keep your circuit from overloading, you will need to check the wiring before you install your new fixtures to make sure it can ... more »

How to Determine if You Need a Fluorescent Lightbulb

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Fluorescent lighting uses up to 70 percent less electricity than incandescent lighting, yet provides just as much light. These bulbs cost more than incandescent bulbs, but they last up to 10 times longer. Fluorescent bulbs turn on immediately and ... more »

How to Determine the Best Place for a Lamp in a Family Room

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A family room should be a cozy place to play board games, watch television and enjoy the company of your family. Proper placement of lighting fixtures can really make a family room feel like the center of your home... more »

How to Determine the Best Placement for Lamps in a Dining Room

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Determining an artificial lighting arrangement in your dining room that will both add ambiance and increase the appetite can be a bit tricky. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Determine Whether You Need a Halogen Bulb

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Halogen bulbs are smaller and emit more light than incandescent bulbs. While costlier, they burn 10-20 percent more efficiently than their incandescent counterparts. The burn life is around 6000 hours. Halogen bulbs are designed for specific ... more »

How to Dig a Hole for an Outdoor Lamppost

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Digging the hole for the installation of an outdoor lamppost is a little more difficult than for other applications. Knowing where and how to form the hole saves you time and effort. Creating the proper hole to accept the concrete form just ... more »

How to Extend a Candle's Life

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Candles can add wonderful scents and mood lighting to any area. They also need frequent replacing if you let them burn down. You can extend the life of a candle to get maximum use out of it... more »

How to Find A Place For That Old Lamp

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Lamps add light, décor and style to any room in your home. Even a dark corner of a room not used much can benefit from well chosen lamps. Not only do lamps provide light and brilliance, they look really great... more »

How to Find Cheap Yankee Candles

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How many of us remember as kids creating our own candles from our broken crayons? We’d have mom or dad help us melt down the crayons on the stove, throwing in every color of the rainbow. Then we’d carefully pour the melted wax into old cardboard ... more »

How to Find Naturally-Scented Candles and Healthy, "Green" Bath & Body Products

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Candles for peace. Ahhh, have you ever thought of it like that? That is what I think of when I see a pretty candle somewhere. And when that beautiful candle has a light, natural scent, that is just the icing on the cake. Peace, and that ... more »

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