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Halogen Bulb Alternatives

Halogen radiates a warm, steady bright light that makes it a desirable source of lighting. However, it is not much better than the traditional light bulb when it comes to energy conservation. A hot...

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Lumens Vs. Watts Output

We often tend to think of a light bulb's brightness in terms of watts, because we have used the same kind of bulb---incandescent---for more than a century. But this is misleading. Watts measure the...

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Lamp Shade Covering Ideas

Make an old lamp shade look new again by covering it. There are many different ways to update or change a shade to match different decors. You may become overwhelmed with ideas if you wander up and...

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How Many Fluorescent Lights to Use in a Garage

There are guidelines on how many fluorescent lights are needed in a garage to provide proper lighting. How many depends on your usage of your garage. If all you do is drive your car in and out of your...

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Homemade Underwater Lights

Underwater lights can be used for many purposes, like lighting up your home pond. They can also be used on a boat to attract fish, or to search the bottom of a lake or pond. Photographers use...

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Types of Lamps

When decorating any room, adding lamps can be for style and decoration as much as they are for light. There are many lamp styles to choose from.

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The History of the Lava Lamp

Lava lamps were all the rage in the psychedelic '60s and '70s. Many of today's motion lamps were inspired by the lava lamps of the past. Interesting tidbits such as who first thought of the idea and...

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How to Install Ceiling Pot Lights

Ceiling pot lights are a great way to add ambiance to any room. Recessed lights using pot lights can replace any ceiling mounted light fixture. The fact that they need no joists to attach to makes them...

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How to Redo a Lampshade

Lighting is an important element to any room. It adds a certain ambiance that can transform the feeling from bright and cheerful to sultry and romantic. If you're looking for a change in your room, but...

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Fluorescent T8 vs. T12 Bulbs

Fluorescent bulbs come in two primary types, T8 and T12. Each type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Overall, fluorescent bulbs are known for their ability to provide bright and steady...

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