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Kitchen Lighting – Making sure it meets your needs.

It seems like everyone spends at least a little time in the kitchen—even my 16 month is learning to find what he needs in the kitchen. For most, the kitchen is a vital area as it serves for many purposes. The kitchen is where we cook, work, play, pay bi... Read >

Preventing Metal Corrosion on the Coast

The funny thing about the ability to build structures like bridges, ships and cars is that they may all fall apart from rust. It won’t be now while the steel is shining and cars are passing through at 50 miles per hour. It will happen after a long, slow d... Read >

Withering Suburban Roots & What It Means for Ordinary Ppl

I had one roommate, unaccustomed to living outside suburbia, whom expressed fears of living in anything "different". At that time, a group of us were undergoing discussions about possible housing situations and gauging important variables like the charact... Read >

Compact fluorescent lights hit a wall Industry shines on hopes for future LEDs

Great report by Steve Gelsi of Marketwarch. Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/compact-fluorescent-bulbs-hit-a-wall-leds-beckon?dist=msr_1 By Steve Gelsi, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- With sales of pricy compact fluorescent bulb... Read >

Why outdoor lights are important.

How Important Are Outdoor Fixtures? Outdoor fixtures could be just as important as interior fixtures. Not only will they highlight your front and back yard space, but they will let you enjoy these outside spaces to its fullest. Exterior fixtures also he... Read >

LEDs Emerge as the New Wave in Energy-Efficient Lighting

All around us are devices with tiny lights from the alarm clock that you knock off the table every morning to your camcorder. These lights answer our most basic status questions. What is the time? Is your cell phone charging? Is it your turn to get on the... Read >

Ceiling Fans - Are you ready to buy?

Are you in the market for a new ceiling fan? If you are than you can help save energy and money by picking items that are energy star. We have talked about several ways that you can save energy but now maybe you are in the market for new ceiling fan for... Read >