Tammy Howard

Lighting for Makeup Application

Lighting for Makeup Application

Whether it's a night out on the town or just getting ready to go to work, applying makeup is just what us ladies do. And whether we do this in the bathroom or in a vanity seating area, having the correct lighting can ensure we are seeing our

Increase Home Security With Lighting

Increase Home Security With Lighting

The best home security lighting is not about having an abundant of bright lights. It is about having uniformity in your lighting and reducing the number of dark areas in your yard and around your home. This can include security floodlights or wall light fixtures with motion detectors that turn

All About Ballasts

All About Ballasts

While we know the ballast is an important part of light fixtures, what exactly does it do? Just like the heart pumps blood throughout the body, a ballast sends energy through the lamp by providing the correct amount of voltage to start the lamps and regulates the amount of current

Maintaining Solar Powered Lights

Maintaining Solar Powered Lights

Solar lighting has become a popular choice in updating walkways, landscaping, and any place an outdoor light is needed. Solar lighting is not only great for reducing energy costs, but they are easy to install. Since solar lights store energy collected by the panels into a battery for later use,

Understanding LED Ratings

Understanding LED Ratings

The LED ratings that you see on light fixtures and spec sheets provide vital information regarding whether or not a product has met certain regulations. These ratings can also inform consumers where a light bulb or fixture can be used, such as indoor versus outdoor and if it can be

Where Can Wet Location Lights Be Used?

Where Can Wet Location Lights Be Used?

Understanding which lights are safe to use and get wet and which lights are safe submerged in water can be tricky. A general misconception is that if it's rated for wet locations, then it can be used in pools. Let's take a look at what fixtures

Hospitality Lighting

Hospitality Lighting

Hotel guest rooms play host to vacationing families and business travelers. While both deserve a comfortable place to stay, their lighting needs vary throughout their visit. For hospitality lighting to have the right lighting at all times, it needs to have layers of light and easy controls for the hotel