Here in the winter California rains and winds, it’s a challenge to walk safely across the patio at night at my friend’s house. There’s a series of overhead floods that splash light across the patio, and if you turn on the pool lights, chances are good you won’t take a tumble into the depths. But [...]
I’ve fallen in love with under-cabinet lighting. For one thing, it splashes ample light across your countertops and can be a dramatic mood setter. Newer models of slim, fluorescent lights are warmer than you’d expect. They can remove those gloomy shadows cast by your cabinets, too. They hide below sight, install in an hour or [...]
I used to question the efficacy of lighting dimmers in reducing energy costs. I knew, from my own experience, that keeping all your bulbs at full power can add to the air conditioning costs in your home. So I checked it out this week with Popular Mechanics and found that the semiconductors in dimmers keep [...]
I’ve been in more than my share of Victorian homes out here in the West, and some of them are dark, dreary, and depressing. Ultimately, it may not come down to square footage to determine whether your home looks and feels spacious and inviting. If you’re looking at remodeling, consider small, affective options that can [...]
Late last year I wrote how kitchen work station lighting can add safety as well as convenience. Anywhere in your home where cabinets overhang counter-tops and sinks often means unwanted shadows. In the kitchen, if you’re simply storing appliances under the cabinets, the shadows may not prove an inconvenience. But if you’re preparing food—especially handling [...]
From energy-saving bulbs to recessed fixtures to pendants, there are nearly limitless solutions for putting light where you need it most in the kitchen. Lighting can be decorative, completing a theme or décor, or it can be functional, brightening up workstations and cook centers in your kitchen. There are even ways you can combine elegance, [...]
You’ve put away the noise makers and silly hats and you’re ready for 2010. No doubt, you’ve made resolutions for getting exercise, cleaning up your diet, and spending more time with your loved ones. Home improvement buffs can also make New Year’s resolutions. Here are some good ones to consider:
Change Your Lights
According to the Environmental [...]
You taking a staycation over the holidays? Have time on your hands and a lonely toolbelt? Maybe all you need to get into action and work off all the cookies and fruitcake are a few ideas. To that end, why not consider a few quick makeovers or easy-to-handle projects to spiff up or add value [...]
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