Lighting Comparisons, Installation & Reviews

A guide to different lighting types in the home and their pros and cons. Covering incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, CFL, sodium, metal halide and LED.

Suggestions on uses of rope lighting as well as directions for installing rope lights.

If you're looking to install low-voltage outdoor lighting in your landscape or on your deck, following these tips will guarantee years of enjoyment instead of years of repairs.

Delightful outdoor lighting heightens safety and the enjoyment with your family and friends. Follow these tips to help you illuminate your flawless landscape.

When shopping for lighting, it is most important to understand the light source and the wattage that will be saved. As these are choices important to your wallet, the article explains the factors.

How to install a light fixture as well as how to wire that same light fixture. Written by an electrician that has installed thousands of fixtures.

Recent advances in LED bulbs have revolutionize the whole home lighting industry.

Control and automation technologies can be used to enhance interior spaces by customizing lighting, while also increasing comfort for occupants and saving energy.

Replacing fluorescent bulbs with LED will save you money, give you better light, and reduce environmental harm. Here are step-by-step instructions.

Has it ever occurred to you that interior lighting can affect the décor colours you choose for your interior design scheme? From your furniture to your finishes, don’t be surprised if the colour you thought was red turns out to appear burgundy under the effect of different indoor lights.

These hanging light fixtures add personality and style to any room in your house. We'll show you how to use pendant lights to focus illumination exactly where you want it.

How much do led lights save per year? Today, LED light bulbs pay for themselves after only months. I compare LED vs. Incandescent, Halogen floodlights vs. LED floodlights, and CFL vs. LED.

Tips and detailed instructions on how to replace a ceiling light in your home. An easy task if you know what you're doing.

Detailed instructions on retrofitting existing fluorescent tubes to LED lamps. Benefit from energy savings, cold weather operation and long life by changing out your 4 foot fluorescent tubes to LED's

This article will show you how to make your own DIY lamp using old yogurt containers, cement, and a few electrical parts.

Why does lighting design play a major role in interior design, and why is a lighting plan an important part of an interior designer’s proposal? Find out why lights and lighting are important, and how they are integral parts of any interior design concept.