Tammy Howard

Lighting Ideas for Kids' Rooms

Lighting Ideas for Kids' Rooms

As we've learned, lighting can affect one's mood and behavior in different ways. Kids are no different. If you are looking to update the lighting in your child's bedroom or playroom, here are a few ideas that will leave both you and your kids

Types of Sockets

Types of Sockets

Because sockets come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and materials, it's easy to get confused about which type is needed. With a few exceptions that include axial or festoon socket fixtures, all sockets fall into four main groups: screw, pins, wedges, and bayonets. Let's take

An Introduction to LED Bulbs

An Introduction to LED Bulbs

When choosing to switch over to LED light bulbs for your home, you might find it a little over-whelming with all the choices that are currently out there. There are a lot of different options available today with mention of terminology that is not all that familiar. The main features

The Facts About Light Pollution

The Facts About Light Pollution

Usually when one thinks of pollution, we think of how the air, land, or water is contaminated by chemicals, trash, or sewage. Most often, light is not something that many people would consider to be a form of pollution. However, light pollution is a very real problem particularly in areas

The History of Light

The History of Light

When looking at the evolution of lighting, one thinks of 3 things: the fuel source, the luminaire, and the technology. From its birth to the modern day revolution that is happening with 21st century LED technology, let's take a quick look at the history of light. Candles have

Benefits of LED Lighting & Circadian Rhythm

Benefits of LED Lighting & Circadian Rhythm

Circadian rhythm is a cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep, rise, eat - regulating many physiological processes. This internal body clock is affected by environmental cues. At the core of circadian rhythm is your relationship with light, which acts as the conductor of many precisely arranged biological processes.

Tips on Creating Better Office Lighting

Tips on Creating Better Office Lighting

The right office lighting not only benefits the business' bottom line, but it can also have a positive impact on the employees. The right office lighting can give your employees a more comfortable place to work by helping to reduce eye strain and fatigue. It's important to