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How to Install Can Lighting Clips
Can lighting can provide attractive, even lighting in any room. Can lights, otherwise known as recessed lighting, are installed with most of the fixture above ceiling level so that only a small rim...
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Recessed light housings are available in two styles, new construction and remodel, and in two types, non-IC and IC. Use new construction housings during initial construction. Installing recessed...
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Difference Between Frosted & Daylight Bulbs
Frosted coatings on light bulbs serve a different purpose from daylight balancing, but some daylight bulbs have a coating that is similar to a frosted look. Tungsten (standard incandescent) may be...
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How to Use Outside Light Bulbs Inside?
Use light bulbs rated for outdoor use indoors in nearly any light fixture without modification. Outdoor light bulbs can withstand exposure to temperature changes and moisture, but that is the only...
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How to Get More Light from a Ceiling Fan Light
The lights on ceiling fans are fully integrated into the fan. They can be replaced, but a high degree of knowledge in electrical engineering is required for such a modification. If your ceiling fan...
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Installing Under Cabinet Lights
Under-cabinet lighting adds both beauty and functionality to your kitchen. There are many ways to approach this home improvement project, which you can accomplish regardless of your tool skills or...
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How to Compare Full Spectrum Light Bulbs
Add a source of full spectrum light to your home. Quality full spectrum light sources duplicate the sun's visible wavelengths without emitting UV rays. The latest lighting technology makes flickering,...
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How to Compare Prices on Quoizel Lighting
Quoizel is a company that produces lamps and lighting fixtures for homes and buildings. Besides selling to consumers directly, the company also sells their products to retailers across the U.S. When...
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How to Cover Lamp Bases
Covering a lamp base with a shade is a straightforward job. Lamp bases and shades are often sold separately. This is so that you can pick and choose the lamp style. Once you get a new lamp home, it is...
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How Much Energy Do Fluorescent Lights Consume?
Fluorescent light bulbs consume significantly less energy than their incandescent counterparts while giving off about the same amount of light. Bulb manufacturers and the U.S. government report that...
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How to Convert an STD Bulb to an LED
Standard incandescent light bulbs are like an old pair of shoes. Although they’ve outlived their usefulness, you don’t want to get rid of them. You know buying a new pair of shoes would be good for...
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Instructions for How to Wire a Heath SL-6107
The Heath/Zenith SL-6107 is a motion-sensing wall switch, designed for three-way switches. With this switch, you can either manually control the lights or set the switch to "auto," which sets the...
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How to Use Low Voltage Bulbs in Types of Fixtures
If you want to save money around the home with little effort, consider switching out your existing light bulbs for efficient low wattage bulbs. Many of the low wattage light bulbs available today use...
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Outdoor Lighting Design Guide
Outdoor lighting can serve several functions. The illuminating glow from exterior lights can enhance the aesthetic quality of your landscaping. A row of lights that track down an entry path can provide...
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How to Hang a Pendant Light From a Recessed Light Fixture
Changing recessed lighting fixtures to pendant lights can give a room new dimension by providing a fresh focal point. Pendant lights also can shift light closer to a work surface. Instead of pulling...
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How to Lay Out High Hat Lights
Providing adequate and effective lighting in a room is an important part of planning the layout of lights. High hat lights provide a relatively easy-to-calculate area of illumination and are an...
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Correct Height for Pendant Light Over Kitchen Sink
Pendant lights offer added visibility in specific task areas, so installing one above the kitchen sink can help you clean your dishes and prepare meals. Pendant styles vary, and some contain lamps that...
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How Can I Frost Glass Shades?
Frosting a glass lamp shade is a simple way to customize the look of your lighting. The frosting application will make the glass shade semi-transparent, diffusing light for a softer look. Unlike...
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Fluorescent Lighting Guide
The fluorescent lighting of the 21st century is quite different from that of the last century. Fluorescent light bulbs are no longer only long tubes that take forever to turn on and then emit harsh and...
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What Is the California Law on Compact Fluorescents?
The goal of California's lighting efficiency law is to reduce energy use. Compact fluorescent lights use about 75 percent less energy than traditional light bulbs. This makes them a key part of the...
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