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Lighting Tips for Home Gyms

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

Picking the Right Extension Cord for Outdoor Lights

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

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

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

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