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Don't forget ... clocks go back tomorrow, November 1st, at 2am. As Daylight Savings Time ends, energy bills get bigger in part because people keep their lights on longer throughout the winter months. As we turn back the clocks, here are a few tips to help turn down your energy bills. - Replace high wattage bulbs with lower wattage bulbs. Changing from...
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Got a small room space you want to make the most of? Use a glass top or transparent top table. These make a room feel larger and less cluttered. I especially like the nesting tables that tuck neatly out of the way when not in use. Glass top tables . Glass top seating .
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In case you didn't know, October is Energy Awareness Month for 2009. This is a great reminder to get you thinking about your home energy use. Some tips from the U.S. Department of Energy to cut your energy profile and save you money: install CFL light bulbs , upgrade with energy efficient lighting , or install a home dimmer . Check out the U.S. DOE...
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Lighting a room for home theater use can be challenging since you want some light but indirectly so it won't interfere with the light of the screen. Sconces are a great solution. You can either use low wattage bulbs or, even better, install a dimmer switch . You'll be able to move around the room and avoid straining your eyes. View more options by browsing...
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It may seem obvious, but wall mirrors can really help a small apartment or room space look bigger and more spacious. Some ideas to try are placing a mirror over a sofa or buffet table to reflect the room space. This trick can make even the smallest room feel deeper and lighter. You can also position mirrors to reflect the view from outside a window...
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It's baaaccck...and parents everywhere are rejoicing! What should be on everyone's back to school list? One purchase that will keep on paying dividends the entire school year is a great desk lamp . A good reading light will not only help prevent eye-strain and fatigue (especially in the first couple of months as a student’s eyes readjust to hours of...
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The biggest mistake made in kitchen lighting is trying to illuminate the entire kitchen with one ceiling light – I should know, I do it too! In looking for new kitchen lighting, I made this list of quick tips to keep in mind. 1. Use a mix of lights. Like any room, a kitchen should have a mix of lighting types; task lighting over work areas, accent lights...
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Here's Part 2 of our conversation with policy research Intern James Hanna from the International Dark Sky Association. In this section we focus on Dark Sky lighting for homeowners. Q: What qualifies as a Dark Sky residential outdoor fixture? Essentially a dark sky friendly outdoor residential fixture is one that is also "good neighbor" friendly. Good...
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LAMPS PLUS outdoor lights recently made an appearance on The Early Show for a "Creating Curb Appeal" segment. Host Harry Smith spoke with Ahmed Hassan from the DIY Network, and a Bellagio Collection outdoor wall light was featured. Good tips here, especially on how to choose a fixture to match the scale of your front door entrance. The clip has been...
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John recently posted with some great information on how dimmers work, and one of our readers asked an interesting question: Is it better to dim bulbs to 50% or use a bulb that's half the wattage? To get to the bottom of this, I asked our resident expert Hugh Prosser. Hugh replied with a detailed explanation of how dimmers save energy while also increasing...
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