Wire guards are used in many different types of industries as well as all kinds of different household uses, with lighting being one of the most common. Wire guards can add additional flare and functionality to either environment, depending on how you use them. They can be modern, industrial, or add … [Read more...] about Using Wire Guards in Lighting
Using Ceiling Light Panels
Lighting plays a much bigger role in our lives than we tend to realize. It often goes unnoticed because of other decor, our day to day hustle and bustle, and because it is always there. We tend to forget lighting because we use it all the time. So why not use it to benefit your environment more? We … [Read more...] about Using Ceiling Light Panels
Diffuser Specialist: The Significance of Warning Tape
Did you know that there are more than 20 million miles of underground utilities in the United States? Therefore, in order to avoid a potentially hazardous situation, it’s paramount that homeowners and excavator operators have underground utility lines marked with warning tape prior to … [Read more...] about Diffuser Specialist: The Significance of Warning Tape
Don’t Forget Your Ceiling Light Covers!
Many people worry about how their accent lamps will look on their end table next to their brand new sectional. Many people worry about the area rug. Many people also worry about their window coverings, accent pillows, and so on. It seems that sometimes people forget to look up as well. Your … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget Your Ceiling Light Covers!
Light Diffuser – What it is and what it does
We’ve all seen the term diffuser. Reed diffusers are all the rage when making your home or office smell great. Women know that hair diffusers help give them curls or waves while drying their hair. In all honesty, many industries use a diffuser of some sort. But what about a light diffuser? What are … [Read more...] about Light Diffuser – What it is and what it does
Wrap Lenses 101: Efficacy vs Efficiency
Whenever you flick a light switch it’s easy to forget how much science is behind the light you use. It’s easy to head down to Walmart, pick up a pack of bulbs, pop off those wrap lenses and stick one in the empty socket. How many people does it take to screw in a light bulb? You – just you. How many … [Read more...] about Wrap Lenses 101: Efficacy vs Efficiency
Light Filters Helping Kids Learn
Over the years there have been many attempts to reform the public education system in America. Worries about our students’ diminishing competitiveness when compared to the rest of the world have led to legislative reforms and more versions of standardized testing. It’s debatable whether or not these … [Read more...] about Light Filters Helping Kids Learn
Transitioning your Home to LED Lighting
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