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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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Outdoor lighting does more than just add curb appeal. Exterior lighting with special security features helps keep your home and outdoor spaces safer and more secure. Fixtures with motion sensors turn on or get brighter when motion is detected. Lights equipped with dusk-to-dawn operation turn on when the sun goes down thanks to light-sensitive photocells...
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It seems Exteriors magazine really likes our outdoor lights ! After two of our designs showed up the recent print edition (see our post last week ), four of our outdoor lights are being featured now in a great slideshow called "Enhance Your Home's Style with Exterior Details". See the Exteriors magazine slideshow (part of the Better Homes and Gardens...
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Exteriors magazine, a special publication by Better Homes and Gardens, recently featured designs from our outdoor lighting collection. A John Timberland Bellagio outdoor wall light and an energy efficient Jessica McClintock outdoor hanging light got the nods. Check them out, or see our entire collection of outdoor lights to find curb appeal of your...
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Franklin Iron Works has come out with a couple of new outdoor lighting designs that caught my eye. They feature beautiful natrual slate wall plates that will look right at home on a contemporary, Mission style, or rustic lodge home. Another plus, the slight variations in the natural slate stone that makes each backplate unique. Check out the collection...
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South Florida's Aventura Magazine recently ran a nice feature on the new National Geographic hybrid outdoor lights . "With environmental concerns mounting, homeowners are looking for ways to conserve energy and lower their monthly electric bills. With this in mind, National Geographic has introduced an energy-efficient hybrid outdoor lighting solution...
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This one falls into the "what will they think of next" category. Take one umbrella, add a solar panel at the top, place LED lights inside the 'brella and you've got the perfect addition to a patio or outdoor seating area. This will run for up to 8 hours on a full charge, and it has a handy auto-on feature. See more pictures on the product page, Solar...
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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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Dark Sky lighting refers to outdoor fixtures and light plans that mitigate nighttime light pollution. We spoke with James Hanna, policy research Intern at the International Dark Sky Association, about the group’s work promoting “Dark Sky” lighting and what that means for home owners. Q: When was the International Dark Sky Association formed? The International...
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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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