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LED T8 Linear Tube Lamps vs. Fluorescent T8s

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

LEDs & Dimmers: From Star-Crossed to Power Couple

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

The 5 Little Known Facts About LEDs

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

5 Media Rooms For Every Football Fan

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

LED Gift Buying Guide from 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

What it Means to Choose the Right Light Bulb Wattage Rating

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

Tips for Enhancing Your Solar Lights

Tips for Enhancing Your Solar Lights

The use of solar power has continued to grow in popularity. The biggest advantage of investing in solar powered fixtures is the reduction that they can make on your energy bill by consuming less power. They also require little maintenance aside from the occasional cleaning. Often solar lights feature photocells,