Tammy Howard

Outdoor Lighting

Are LED Outdoor Lights Bright Enough?

We’ve all had one of those free, or next to free LED flashlights that doesn’t give off enough light to help us see anything. So naturally, you might have some doubts about trusting LED lights to illuminate your exterior, especially at night. Unlike those cheap flashlights, LED outdoor

Outdoor Lighting

Maximize Your Outdoor Lighting for a Worry-Free Vacation

Vacations should be all about relaxing and not having a care in the world.   So, don’t let the worry about the safety of your home take that away from you.  Lighting is an essential part of effective home security systems.  Did you know that the most commonly mentioned intruder

Chandeliers

How to Use Chandeliers at Home

These days, chandeliers can be found in any room of the house. With so many designs to fit anyone's style, it's not hard to understand why. A homeowner can enhance a small alcove, create an elegant entryway, or add a charming touch to the dining room or bedroom with extravagant

Nursery Lighting

5 Tips for Great Nursery Lighting

Your two main goals when creating a nursery lighting scheme is comfort and convenience. Babies are extra-sensitive to harsh lighting, so parents will want to use lights that are gentle and calming to their young eyes. However, you will still need enough light to perform necessary tasks quickly and easily.

Low Ceiling Lighting

How to Light a Low Ceiling

If you have a room that makes you feel a claustrophobic discomfort, try updating the lighting. You’d be surprised at how airy and dramatic the right lighting can make your room feel – even if it has an extra-low ceiling. Here are some tips to help you light that low

Bathroom Lighting

Quick Light Fixes for the Bathroom

The lighting in one's bathroom can be a tricky thing.  Whether you’re on a mission to create a peaceful oasis or just looking for something basic for getting yourself ready,  these tips will provide you with information to get the most of your bathroom lighting. Our first tip is

LED T8

LED T8 Linear Tube Lamps vs. Fluorescent T8s

Although LED T8s have not been around long enough to produce a thick memoir, there are some interesting things to note about why they exist.  A few years ago, there was concern that the rare earth metals used in fluorescent tube lamps might start getting significantly more expensive for the

Ceiling Lighting

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Ceiling Lights

Some people don’t realize this, but few things make as big of an impact on how your space looks and feels than lighting, especially ceiling lights. And there are many different types of ceiling lights. You might start out wanting recessed ceiling lights, and, despite other choices like flush

Laundry Room Lighting

Laundry Room Lighting 101

You'll see a lot of lighting tips for your kitchen and bathroom, but let's not forget about the laundry room.  Laundry rooms are one of the most varied of residential rooms. Some are closets; some are expansive rooms. Some are in basements; some are upstairs. So, what do all the

How to Use Light to Make a Small Space Look Big

Strategically placed lighting can create the illusion of a larger space. If your room looks more like a closet than a family room, here are a few ways to make the space seem larger without the hassle and expense of a major construction overhaul. Recessed Lights- In a small room,

Garage Lighting

The Ultimate Guide to Garage Lighting

A great garage lighting strategy requires a great garage layout. So how exactly do you achieve that? Whether your garage is your lair, your storage room, a place to park your car, or all three, we have some ideas that will help you define the space, along with lighting product

LED Bulbs

LEDs & Dimmers: From Star-Crossed to Power Couple

First, there was Romeo and Juliet. Then, there was Jack and Rose. Now, there’s the LED and the dimmer, and unlike the tragic couples preceding them, these two actually have a happy ending. First there was the irresistible dimmer switch, ready to help people save some money on their

Lighting Tips

Food Photography Lighting Tips to Savor

Ever wonder how food photographers can have you salivating at the first glimpse of a strawberry? A lot of what makes food look so tasty in pictures is the way photographers use the light. And it's not just food photographers with this task. It's also food bloggers, independently owned restaurants,

Lighting Tips

Lighting Tips For Your Bedroom Color Scheme

Have you ever noticed how different lighting types affect the color of your room? From the warm to cool colors, the type of lighting you select affects your color scheme – for better or for worse. After investing in bedding, drapes, and accessories for your bedroom, don’t make the mistake

LED Bulbs

The 5 Little Known Facts About LEDs

We all know that LED lighting provides environmental advantages, requires less light fixtures, has a longer life span, and saves users on energy expenses. In this week's blog, let's go over some lesser known facts about LEDs to see how else they are more beneficial to us and the environment.

LED lighting

Lighting Tips for Home Gyms

New year, another attempt at a new, healthy me. But, perhaps the reason I view my little home gym in such a negative light, is because I don't have the correct lighting. Poorly lit home gyms tend to lack energy. Whereas a bright space, with a generous amount of light,

Media Rooms

5 Media Rooms For Every Football Fan

It's football playoff season, which means there will be parties happening every Saturday and/or Sunday for the next few weeks. Whether or not you are a fan (or whether or not your team made the playoffs...mine didn't), it’s almost impossible to ignore the heated sports radio debates

Motion Sensors

Selecting a Motion Sensor

LED motion sensors are a simple addition to lower energy costs without needing a complete lighting overhaul. They are ideal for rooms where lights are left on accidentally, such as offices, and for rooms that are often entered while your hands are full, like laundry rooms. While there are several

LightUp.com

LED Gift Buying Guide from LightUP.com

Throughout the years, we at LightUp.com have talked about all the advantages of switching to LED lighting.  Whether we are talking about how LED lights are better for the environment or how they can save consumers money, the benefits of LED lighting are numerous.  So, here's another one; they

LED lighting

Picking the Right Extension Cord for Outdoor Lights

It's important to know that not all extension cords are the same. There are a few, yet significant details many of us overlook that can be hazardous to your home.  Let's go over some information to ensure you are choosing the right extension cord for outdoor use. The Differences Between

Lumens Terminology

The Difference Between Lumens and Watts

With the introduction of new energy-saving technologies such as LEDs, power usage is no longer relevant when looking for the brightness of a light. So, instead of purchasing bulbs based on watts, which only measures how much power a bulb consumes, a user is now given lumens. With traditional incandescent

LED Lights

What is CRI?

When deciphering the terminology you'll come across when searching for LED lighting, color rendering index (CRI) measures how accurately a light source makes the color of an object appear to its true color.  This information is important where color accuracy is vital, such as portrait studios, retail stores, hospitals, medical

Restaurant Lighting

LED Lighting for Restaurants

The right lighting can greatly benefit the dining experience. A restaurateur needs to keep in mind that the right lighting can have a major impact on the success of their restaurant.  Whether it's getting the building noticed by passersby or creating a welcoming environment, lighting plays a role in attracting

LED Lights

What it Means to Choose the Right Light Bulb Wattage Rating

You always want to follow the wattage ratings on light bulbs. Not doing so can lead to house fires or damage to your fixture's sockets or wiring.  If you don't feel confident when purchasing these types of bulbs, think about purchasing LED light bulbs. The wattage for LED light bulbs

LED Lights

LED Lighting For Shopping

You can enhance your customer's shopping experience by having the right LED lighting in your store. Let's go over the benefits and what types of lighting will work best (especially now that the holiday season is almost upon us). The long-term energy and replacement costs make the upfront cost of