When buying incandescent bulbs, Watts was the magic number. Your lamp or fixture told you what wattage bulb to buy and you bought the same wattage replacement when it burned out. LED bulbs work a little differently. How many times have you bought a 60-Watt equal LED or CFL and been disappointed because the bulb[...]
Before you spend money replacing your tube lights, this blog post will help you diagnose whether your bulbs are really at the end of their life, or if the external ballast or driver is really the problem. Common Signs It’s Your Ballast and Not Your Bulbs details causes and signs of ballast failure as well[...]
When upgrading from fluorescent T8 bulbs to T8 LED bulbs, you have two installation options. You can either find a T8 plug and play or hybrid tube that is rated to work with your existing ballast, or you can bypass the ballast and use a direct wire LED T8. Direct wire T8 bulbs are the[...]
This blog post is a must-read for anyone wanting to install under stair lighting without the help of a professional. It describes two installation options, giving detailed instructions for lighting a single run down the side board or individually lighting the front of each stair. Both installation guides use LED strip lights and offer step[...]
Edison bulbs are popular with vintage lighting enthusiasts. These antique bulb reproductions are easily one of the most recognizable vintage bulb shapes featuring an oblong glass envelope and nipple at the top. You may have noticed them during the walk of shame on Cutthroat Kitchen or used in kitchen island pendants in HGTV home remodel[...]
Buying under cabinet lighting can be as easy as purchasing a fixture and plugging it in, but without knowing which technology is best for your needs, you may end up wilting your fresh herbs or blinding yourself from the reflection off the counter tops. This blog post is your guide to under cabinet lighting, sharing[...]
