Why I Added Timers to My Porch Lights and How It Helped My Energy Use
Okay, so here is the thing. I used to have porch lights that were basically like tiny suns burning all night, every night. They...
My Steps to Set Up Automated Lighting for Better Control and Savings
Lighting your home should not feel like a chore or a mystery wrapped in wires and confusing switches. It should be something that fits...
My DIY Upgrade Using Energy-Efficient Pendant Lights Over the Dining Table
There was a moment when I looked up at the old, flickering light above our dining table and thought, “This has got to change.”...
The Challenges I Faced When Swapping Traditional Bulbs for LEDs
Why I Thought Swapping Bulbs Would Be a BreezeI thought changing my old traditional bulbs for LED ones would be a walk in the...
My First Project Installing Motion Sensor Lights and What I Wish I Knew
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...
My Steps to Set Up Automated Lighting for Better Control and Savings
Lighting your home should not feel like a chore or a mystery wrapped in wires and confusing switches. It should be something that fits...
What I Learned About Wiring Safety While Upgrading My Light Fixtures
Have you ever stared up at a dull, outdated light fixture and thought, "I could totally do better"? I did. Recently, after tripping over...
How I Balanced Brightness and Energy Savings in My Kids’ Room Lighting
There was a point when I realized my kids’ room lighting was a big mess. Brightness was all over the place—sometimes too harsh, sometimes...
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 Decided to Replace Halogen Bulbs and the Impact It Had
I remember the exact moment I realized my halogen bulbs had to go. It was one of those gloomy, winter afternoons when the light...
Okay, I will be honest. When I first thought about changing my bathroom lighting, my brain immediately jumped to images of this expensive, complicated...