By: Dona DeZube
Published: February 21, 2012
You dropped and broke a CFL bulb. No need to call a Haz Mat team — just keep a cool head and follow these 8 tips.
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Showing posts with label Lighting. Show all posts
Burned Out on CFLs? We Address the Real Issues and Solutions
By: Karin Beuerlein
Published: January 20, 2012
If you’re having trouble with CFLs, you’re not alone by a long shot. We chatted with an expert about the issues, how you can use CFLs successfully, and your alternatives.
9 Ways to Increase Daylighting to Fend Off Seasonal Affective Disorder
By: Dave Toht
Published: December 21, 2011
Adding skylights, solar light tubes, windows, and other means of daylighting can brighten your winter and help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
10 Christmas Light Tips to Save Time, Money, and (Possibly) Your Life
Published: December 9, 2011
Here´s how to light up your Christmas light display safely and economically.
Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?
Published: December 1, 2011
Solar Christmas lights don´t cost anything to operate, but the high purchase price might not add up to savings.
6 Tips for Terrific Holiday Lights
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: December 1, 2011
Here are six easy ways to get great Christmas tree lights.
Holiday Lights Gone Out? There´s a Recycling Program for That
By: Dona DeZube
Published: November 18, 2011
When the glow goes from your holiday lights, don´t chuck them in the trash can; look for a program that recycles them — or better yet, a program that pays you to recycle them. Then, you can use your cash to buy new LED holiday lights, which can use 90% less energy than incandescent holiday lights.
Solar Tubes Beat Traditional Skylights for Low-Cost Daylighting
By: Dave Toht
Published: November 10, 2011
Get the natural light that skylights provide — but with less cost and less hassle — by installing solar tubes instead.
Consumer Reports Shines a Light on the Best CFL and LED Bulbs
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: September 1, 2011
Consumers have better choices and more savings with the newest lightbulbs.
Motion Sensor Lighting: Safety and Security Indoors and Out
By: Les Shu
Published: February 17, 2011
Adding motion sensor lighting in and around your house provides an automated, hands-free way to turn on lights when you need them, and off when you don’t.
4 Dazzling Home Holiday Light Shows: They Cost HOW Much?
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: December 29, 2010
HouseLogic calculates the electricity costs of four very ambitious home Christmas light displays—using conventional lights and then electricity-saving LEDs.
LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
By: G. M. Filisko
Published: December 10, 2010
LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you.
Phasing Out the Inefficient Incandescent Lightbulb
Published: November 30, 2010
As the U.S. phases out incandescent lightbulbs, we look back at the light of our lives, and look forward to new generations of CFLs and LEDs.
The End of Incandescence
By: HouseLogic.com
Published: September 14, 2010
We take a look at the incandescent bulb as it becomes a thing of the past.
Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
By: Dave Toht
Published: March 18, 2010
Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoor lighting enhances architectural detail and plays up landscape features, casting your home in the best possible light and adding an abundance of curb appeal.
Holiday Lighting Safety Checklist
By: Pat Curry
Published: November 18, 2009
Before you plug in and light up for the holidays, run your decorations through this quick safety check.
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