Lighting

"Remember to turn your lights off when you leave the room!" You may have heard this phrase from your parents, grandparents or other adults while growing up. For many, turning off the lights when you aren't in the room was an essential task. But, does turning off your lights save energy and reduce costs on the electricity bill? Keep reading to learn more and answer the pressing ...

LED vs. incandescent holiday lights: Which one is better? What is an LED? Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are small light sources that are illuminated by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor material. LEDs are more efficient, durable, versatile and longer lasting than incandescent and fluorescent lighting. LED Christmas lights last longer & use less energy As t ...

Energy-saving LED home lighting: Can LED light bulbs save you money? Compared to traditional fluorescent or incandescent lighting, LED home lighting is incredibly energy-efficient. In most cases, choosing residential LED light bulbs throughout your house is a better choice than others available to you. Before we learn about the benefits of LED lighting, we must first understand ...

How lighting color impacts the mood of a room Energy-efficient bulbs such as compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and LEDs are available in a variety of shades of light, from warm white to cool white to daylight. The color can make a significant impact on your perception of the bulb and influence the “mood” of your room. When energy-saving bulbs were first introduced, they ha ...

Did you hear? Saving energy can be fun! Why should you care about saving energy? Because you are the future, and you have a lot more power than you may realize. You have the ability to help your parents save energy and money in your home. You can learn the effects that your every day life has on your family’s energy use. And if you help out enough, you just might be rewarded! C ...

Lighting is a critical component of every small business. Areas that are not well-lit may cause safety hazards to employees, and floor space should be aesthetically pleasing to encourage sales. ...

How to find a reliable general contractor: 9 Helpful tips Hiring a general contractor to build a new home or renovate the house you live in now can be overwhelming and stressful. How are you supposed to know who's a good contractor out of the many options in your local area? Once you find a few reliable, trustworthy contractors, what’s the best way to pick between them? Whether ...

How to build an energy-efficient home The benefits of building an energy-efficient home Before designing and building a new home, consider incorporating energy-efficient products and construction techniques. You’ll save energy and money in the long run. Other benefits include increased whole-house comfort in the hot summer and cold winter months, added home value, and improved ...