Ceiling fans can change your life - or at the very least your outlook on life - with just a flip of the switch on a hot, stuffy, muggy day. There’s something magical about the way they can change the entire way a room feels, making it comfortable in seconds. But what happens when this miracle-worker of a ceiling fixture starts affecting the …
3 Top Mistakes in Outdoor Lighting and How to Avoid Them
Your home’s outdoor lighting makes your home safe, creates mood lighting, displays your personality, and more! And while there are many excellent ways to light your home’s exterior, there are so many ways to make mistakes. Poor outdoor lighting might just make your home boring after sundown. But in other cases, improper outdoor lighting can …
5 Ways to Make Smart Lights Work for You
Everyone wants a home that helps them keep up with chores, improve health, and save money. And many smart home features do just that! But many homeowners aren’t using the time- and money-saving tech available simply because they can’t keep up with all the new features. Smart lighting is a particularly powerful part of your smart home. Your …
Smart Lighting 101: 5 Top Tools to Upgrade Your Smart Home
Everyone talks about “smart homes,” but what does that really mean? While smart assistants are often the foundation of any smart home, they aren’t truly smart on their own. Smart lighting is another essential element of your smart home. It includes a wide range of electrical products that use software to interface with your smart hub to give you …
How to Safely Replace A Ceiling Light
Ceiling lights are a must-have feature in any room. Whether you don’t like the previous homeowner’s taste or you’re just ready for an update, ceiling lights can revitalize your home space. It may be even easier than you think--just follow these steps to safely switch out those old light fixtures for a new look. What you’ll need: Screwdriver …
9 Ways to Upgrade Your Home with LEDs
With their excellent energy efficiency, affordable price tags, and numerous customized options, LED light bulbs are quickly becoming the top choice for home lighting. Available in small bulbs and flexible strips, these microchip-powered wonders fill almost every need in your home– including some you didn’t even know you had! So get ready to …
12 Simple Bathroom Updates You Can Do Yourself
Bathrooms are spaces that often go overlooked, but when they’re spruced up, they add some serious value to your home! Remodeling can take loads of time and effort (not to mention money), but giving your bathroom a facelift doesn’t have to. These simple tips can give you the bathroom of your dreams. 1. Organize The last thing you want to deal …
Gorgeous Nature-Inspired Rooms You’ll Want to Escape To Immediately
When you’re designing your house, finding inspiration is key. Taking a step outside can give you a fresh perspective - there’s no better inspiration than mother nature herself! No matter what space you’re working on, drawing from the beauty of nature will make your home feel like paradise. The combination of earth tones and natural materials in …
7 Ways to Glow Up Your Pool: Lighting Tips from Lighting Experts
Having a pool in your backyard is an incredible luxury. But what takes a nice pool to a jaw-dropping show-stopper is excellent light scaping. So if you’re prepping for a high-impact pool renovation, your lighting is sure to give you the luxury factor you’re looking for! Great lighting highlights your pool features and turns them into a …
How to Use Patterns and Textures in Every Room of Your Home to Personalize Your Space
Interior design trends seem to cycle back and forth every five to ten years. And right on cue, after a long stretch of neutral minimalism, maxalimist living has taken designers and influencers by storm! The rise of maximalist design doesn’t mean you have to redo your entire home. But it gives you an excellent opportunity to touch up your …