Understanding Color Temperature in Home Lighting

Discover the effects of color temperature on your home’s ambiance. Learn how to choose the right lighting to create the perfect mood for every room. When someone describes a room’s lighting as “warm” or “cool,” they’re likely referring to the color temperature of the light—an important factor in interior design because it significantly impacts a […]

A Guide to Lighting Your Outdoor Spaces

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Expert ideas for using string lights, lanterns, pendants, pathway lights, and other forms of outdoor lighting to light your garden areas with style and beauty! Similar to their indoor relatives, outdoor lighting solutions can be mixed and matched to complement your personal style. Whether you’re hosting a daytime gathering, putting the landscape on display under […]

How to Install Vanity Sconce Lights

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This article is an expert step-by-step guide for installing vanity sconce lights in the home, with instructions on mounting fixtures, grounding wires, and more. One simple way to brighten up a bathroom is to install new lighting. Replacing a vanity light also allows you to upgrade a key element of your bathroom’s decor. Vanity lights […]

How to Fix a Fluorescent Light

Fluorescent light bulb including its fixture base beside a mirror.

In This Article: Replacing a Fluorescent Ballast Replacing a Fluorescent Light Starter Inside a fluorescent light, electricity is delivered to a ballast, which sends a spark through the mercury-vapor-filled tube (or bulb), creating light by activating phosphors that coat the inside of the tube. If any of the components are faulty, the light won’t work […]