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How To Clean Your Outdoor Lights: Easy Steps for a Sparkling Exterior
February 14, 2025
When was the last time you cleaned your outdoor lights? Over time, they can become coated in dirt, pollen, and even bugs, removing their natural glow and leaving them neglected. Whether you have outdoor Christmas lights, glass pendant lights, or metal light fixtures, it's important to clean outdoor light fixtures regularly. Regular cleaning helps maintain their brilliance, adds to your home's charm, and creates a well-lit, safe environment.
How to Clean Outlets, Switches, Doorknobs, and More
January 8, 2025
Think of the number of times you touch a light switch, door knob, electrical outlet cover, or cabinet handle in a day. Now, imagine how many others come into contact with those same surfaces! These often-overlooked pieces of hardware can harbor a surprising amount of germs, bacteria, and grime.
What Is the Best Lubricant for Door Hinges?
December 31, 2024
Squeaky and creaky door hinges can be a nuisance in any room in your home. They can be an early alarm clock or even distract your train of thought! To silence them and ensure they’re functional, they must be lubricated well.
Translating Lumens and Kelvin
December 24, 2024
Choosing the correct light bulb is essential when replacing light bulbs, switching out incandescent bulbs for LEDs, or installing new lighting fixtures. Selecting a bulb with the appropriate color and brightness for the application requires a clear understanding of the difference between lumens and kelvin, and that’s what we’ll discuss today.
Modern Exterior Garage Lighting Ideas to Welcome You Home
December 17, 2024
When furnishing your home, the exterior is equally important to the interior. One of the most important areas that cannot be overlooked is your garage. Exterior garage lights serve multiple roles, such as adding focused illumination inviting guests to walk up your driveway, under shutters, and enter doors.
How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge
December 10, 2024
A squeaky door hinge can be one of the most irritating pieces of home furnishings if not dealt with, making a noise every time a door is opened, which can be a nuisance at night!
15 Basement Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Space
December 3, 2024
A dark basement can get a bad reputation for being dark and spooky. Or maybe a little dingy. A dark room in a windowless basement lit with a single, dusty floor lamp in a corner or a rope light hanging from your basement ceiling over a dusty pool table are not places many people want to spend time. But with the right lighting, you can quickly transform your basement into a bright, inviting space! From sleek recessed lighting to wall sconces to statement chandeliers, there are endless ways to add warmth, ambient lighting, and style to an otherwise dim room. The right fixtures can increase their functionality and style. Keep reading to explore inspiring basement lighting to improve your space.
How to Replace a Light Switch
November 26, 2024
Light switches don’t last forever. Switches can break, get loose, start to look dated, lose connection to the light they control, or lack the features you want. Any of these issues could have you thinking about a replacement.
