Federal legislation for replacing old incandescent bulbs has come and gone. As of today, you’ll be hard pressed to find the familiar orange glow of these first lightbulbs at hardware stores or Wal-mart. Now, they may still be alive and well in your own home, but sooner or later you have to come to … [Read more...] about Transitioning your Home to LED Lighting
Be Safe with Electrical Warning Tape
Next time you aim to do your own electrical work on your next lighting project, make sure you make safety a priority. If you find that you need to access the main electrical line leading into your home, be certain you know how to determine the appropriate depth and location of the lines before you … [Read more...] about Be Safe with Electrical Warning Tape
Vapor Tights Protect your Lights from Humidity
There are few things more annoying than a fluorescent light that hums, buzzes, or flickers incessantly. In fact, studies have shown that the flicker effect from fluorescent lights coupled with the UV radiation they give off can be detrimental to the eyes over time and cause fatigue (not to mention … [Read more...] about Vapor Tights Protect your Lights from Humidity
Smart Lighting: The Wave of the Future
Over the last five years, there has been a push to introduce smart technology into the home. Refrigerators are smart, T.Vs are smart, and now, so is lighting. While the push towards smart lighting has been slow, the possibilities now seem endless for this new lighting fad. But could the push for … [Read more...] about Smart Lighting: The Wave of the Future
Lighting Covers and Your Health
We all have those long nights where we just can’t seem to get to sleep. It’s a common problem, and has been since the dawn of humanity. But the problem of sleep deprivation has increased dramatically in recent years, especially since the early 1900s when light bulbs were first introduced en mass. … [Read more...] about Lighting Covers and Your Health
Eggcrate Fluorescent Light Covers Save You Money
When it comes to maintenance in your home or business, finding ways to cut down costs are always on your mind. Your lighting solutions are no exception. Perhaps you’ve made a transition to newer, more energy efficient fluorescent bulbs or replaced old fixtures. This is a great start, but what if … [Read more...] about Eggcrate Fluorescent Light Covers Save You Money
The Oldest Light Bulb in the World
Today’s compact fluorescent and LED bulbs might last longer than some older incandescent bulbs, but you’ll still have to pull out the ladder eventually. While that may be true today, in Livermore, California, there’s a bulb that, aside from a few moving mishaps, hasn’t burned out in 114 years. The … [Read more...] about The Oldest Light Bulb in the World
Your Guide to Romantic Lighting this Valentine’s Day
Diffuser Specialist is your go-to provider for all things that cover and diffuse lights in your home and workplace. In our last blog we talked about the importance of retail lighting and how it can affect your overall return. Today we’d like to get a little more personal, really personal and talk … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Romantic Lighting this Valentine’s Day
A Lighting Strategy Will Make your Retail Business Shine
If you’re in retail, you know that every day is a chance to refine how you operate your business. Whether it be training seminars, the latest software, or carefully selecting the products you feel will bring in the most customers, at the end of the day it’s all about crunching numbers and … [Read more...] about A Lighting Strategy Will Make your Retail Business Shine
How to Responsibly Dispose of Fluorescent Lights
Having family and friends over for the holidays or special occasions? Doing a little cosmetic upkeep before they arrive? If one of the things on your to-do list is replacing those burnt-out fluorescent bulbs in your kitchen or bathroom, then there are a few things you should know before simply … [Read more...] about How to Responsibly Dispose of Fluorescent Lights
