Why I Installed Dimmers on My Energy-Efficient Lights and How I Did It
There is something about lighting that just changes a room — not just how it looks, but how it feels. I used to think...
Why I Prefer LED Night Lights and How I Installed Them Around My Home
Let me start by saying this: I never thought I would care about night lights. Seriously, I always figured they were those cheesy little...
How I Used LED Strips to Brighten Up My Workspace Creatively
Ever looked at your workspace and thought, "Wow, this place could use some personality"? Me too. For the longest time, my desk was just...
How I Customized My Outdoor Lighting to Save Power and Stay Safe
There was a time when my outdoor lighting was nothing more than a jumble of old bulbs hanging on random wires, shining bright and...
Replacing Old Fixtures: My Experience with Energy-Saving Lighting Retrofits
There comes a moment when you stare at the tired old lamps hanging from your ceiling and realize they have seen better days. Or...
How I Balanced Brightness and Efficiency in My Office Lighting Setup
I never thought I would get this excited about lighting. Seriously. For years, my office was this dim, sad little corner where I squinted...
How I Chose Lighting Controls to Match My Budget and Energy Goals
Lighting controls. They sound boring, right? Like something you only think about when a bulb burns out or when your room suddenly looks like...
The DIY Process That Helped Me Convert My Ceiling Fan Light to LED
Have you ever stood in front of your ceiling fan light and realized it was doing a lot more humming and heating up than...
Why I Opted for Recessed LED Lighting and How the Installation Went
When I first thought about changing up the lighting in my home, I was stuck in the usual rut: big, clunky fixtures, bulbs that...
How Solar Pathway Lights Changed My Evening Routine While Saving Power
Something about those long, dark evenings creeping in always made me dread stepping outside after sunset. My usual routine involved fumbling for a flashlight...
Okay, so I did a thing. I installed motion sensor lights around my house. I know, big deal for some, but for me—someone who...