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John D. Wagner |
Burnout Busters A typical incandescent lightbulb burns for approximately 900 hours. If your bulbs aren't lasting that long, there's probably a good reason why. Here are four common problems, along with ways to fix them.   |
Home Toys
December 2002
Roger Stamm |
Lighting Your Way to a More Secure, More Beautiful Home The features and advantages of modern lighting control systems are truly incredible. Technological advancements have given us comprehensive and affordable home lighting controls that can do things Thomas Edison would have never dreamed were possible. |
Home Toys
June 2003
Roger Stamm |
Lighting the way to energy efficiency and cost savings with whole-home lighting controls By their inherent design and very purpose, lighting controls are a way to not only save electricity and related costs, they're a fun, convenient and futuristic way to go about it. |
Popular Mechanics
March 10, 2009 |
5 Tricks to Fix Chattering, Buzzing and Flickering Lights Many small electrical problems can be easily handled by the homeowner equipped with a modest number of specialized tools and a modicum of sense. |
This Old House
Susan Arnold |
A Lesson in Bathroom Lighting A designer explains the basics: as the bathroom increasingly becomes a place to relax and recharge, complete with steam shower and spa tub, the lighting requires extra thought. And when it's done right, the payoff is great. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
3 Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Problems--and Expert Fixes Defective bulbs... Bulb failure... Prematurely bulb wear... |
Home Toys
February 2005
Damon Bruccoleri |
Twenty First Century Dimmers All homes have several application areas for dimmer lighting. Each of these application areas has unique ergonomic and safety requirements. |
U.S. CPSC
January 30, 2003 |
500-Watt Halogen Bulbs Recalled by Cooper Lighting These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures compared to incandescent and lower wattage halogen bulbs and can start a fire if they come in contact with curtains, clothes or other flammable material. These bulbs are intended for use in outdoor work lights and flood lamps. |
Home Toys
October 2002 |
Make your X-10 system invisible with Marmitek MicroModules You know about the advantages of X-10 Home Automation, but don't want to have bulky plug-in modules in your wall outlets? You want to have your existing wall switches work with X-10 home automation, so that style and color is no longer limited to X-10 tooling and white only? |
This Old House
Taryn Lonergan |
How to Speak CFL Trying to decipher the labels on a CFL package can make you think twice about using the eco-friendly bulbs, no matter the energy savings. Here's how to translate the tech talk so that you can shop smart and get the right bulb for every light in your house. |
This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
Specialty Lightbulbs If you're in the dark about where to buy unusual bulbs, here's where our editors shop. |
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Product Innovation: Remote-Controlled Lighting Easy, affordable ways to get whole-house lighting control without rewiring. |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2010
Michael Kanellos |
Home Depot Teams Up With Philips, Cree on LED Bulbs A relatively cheap, efficient downlight for homes coming for Cree and Home Depot. |
This Old House
Karen Ziga |
LED Light bulbs Get More High-Tech If you haven't made the switch from incandescents to LEDs, here's three reasons to do it now |
Home Toys
June 2002
Damon Bruccoleri |
Make a Big Scene with your Next Lighting System Modern scene lighting affects what people see in your home. Carefully planned lighting can establish mood and color, control the focus of attention, and enhance the beauty and functionality of the home. |
This Old House
June 26, 2015
Deborah Baldwin |
7 Tips for LED Bulb Buyers Avoid heartbreak in the lighting aisle with these tips. |
Home Theater
April 2003
Larry Houser |
Lighting for Dummies Simple tools to create the ideal lighting environment for your home theater |
Home Toys
April 2002
Bob Hetherington |
Leviton Decora Home Controls Scene-Capable Dimming Wall Switch Receivers Well, it's time to change over the house from those old ivory X10 pushbuttons to something a little more contemporary with higher quality and reliability. We decided on Leviton's newest line of wall switches. |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2011
Michael Kanellos |
Cree Unfurls Its Household LED Bulb The price isn't out yet, but it cranks 800 lumens. Could it be the true 60 watt replacement? |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2011
Arunava De |
How to Make Money During the LED Revolution With a ban on incandescent lighting on its way, LEDs might show the way to the future. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Electrical Wiring Setting up an electrical system for maximum safety and convenience is the job for a professional. |
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3 Reasons to Get Remote Lighting Control The advantages of remote control lighting are convenience and deterring burglars. |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2011
Paul Wallich |
The Lightbulb That Really Is a Better Idea LED bulbs change the lighting equation |
Popular Mechanics
January 15, 2009
Adam Hadhazy |
When CFLs Fail: How to Keep Your Compact Fluorescent Glowing CFLS are perhaps the best bulbs on the market. But these pricey bulbs aren't perfect. Here, we explore the source of CFL problems and explain how to prevent them. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Do modern electronic dimmers save energy?... Keeping an existing window when installing a shower... Technical and financial information on solar heat installation... Does grouted floor tile need a sealer?... Problem faucet shuts itself off... Crafty educational vacation ideas... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2010 |
6 DIY Home Mysteries Solved: Homeowner's Clinic Problems such as smoky fireplaces and dripping faucets are solved here. |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2012
Bernie Weir |
The Subtle Circuitry Behind LED Lighting The circuitry behind LED lighting poses tricky challenges |
Home Toys
February 2004 |
Home Technology Integration Lighting control for the custom home |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
Rich Duprey |
LEDing the Way to Profits With the world deciding to turn off the lights and some big players deciding that alternatives are needed right away, opportunities abound for investors to profit from the bright lights of the LED industry. |
The Motley Fool
November 7, 2011
Rich Smith |
China Joins the Light Bulb War China's National Development and Reform Commission, has ordered a halt to the production of 100-watt incandescent bulbs effective October 1 of next year. |
The Motley Fool
May 18, 2010
Anders Bylund |
Your Luminescence Is Approaching Obsolescence The inefficient heat lamps you're replacing way too often are going away. Here's how you can profit from the change of the guard. |
BusinessWeek
June 10, 2010
Jen Renzi |
One True Thing: The Desk Lamp Artemide's sleek Itis table lamp pivots to point a concentrated beam of light where you need it most. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
Light Up Your Kitchen Two easy ways to shed light on the hub of your home... |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Holiday-Lighting Know-How For a spectacular display that's merry and bright -- and doesn't blow a fuse -- follow these five tips from lighting pros |
Food Processing
October 2012 |
MRO Q&A: LED Lights Pros and Cons I have been hearing a lot about LED lights recently. What are their pluses and the minuses? Are they the next big thing? |
IEEE Spectrum
April 2011
Brian Bowers |
Requiem for the Incandescent Lightbulb A look back at a century of light. |
U.S. CPSC
August 4, 2004 |
Osram Sylvania Products Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing Landscape Lighting A step-by-step guide to illuminating a walkway. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
How to Light a Windowless Room Pro tips for brightening spaces that lack natural light. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Jeff Morrison |
Redefining Whole-House Lighting Control Staying on the edge is important to keep up with what consumers want and expect in their homes. And today, Lightolier Controls has taken an even greater step in redefining whole-house lighting control. |
This Old House
March 7, 2001
Scott Gibson |
Light Up Your Kitchen Two easy ways to shed light on the hub of your home... |
U.S. CPSC
May 10, 2011 |
Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
Mark Loeffler |
A Green, Well-Lighted Place How to choose energy-saving lighting for an environment-friendly house. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. |
The Motley Fool
July 18, 2011
Dan Radovsky |
40-Watt Thinking from Capitol Hill Lighting manufacturers relax after a repeal of a 2007 energy bill is shot down. |
Chemistry World
January 7, 2008
Richard Van Noorden |
Mercury in Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Old-fashioned tungsten light bulbs are due to be phased out. Their low-energy replacements contain mercury, which has triggered a rash of concerned media stories. |
Popular Mechanics
November 21, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Fast Lighting Upgrades: DIY Guy Under-cabinet task lighting... Recessed light fixture... Motion-sensor floodlight... Sconce lighting... Landscape pathway lights... |
The Motley Fool
September 4, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Gee, a Cree Buyout? No, GE! Investors bid up shares of LED maker on rumors of buyout by lighting giant. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
Multipoint Pendants A multipoint pendant gives you three (or more!) light fixtures in one. Here's how to develop an eye for the right choice |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2008
Jennifer Demski |
Green Schools : Electric Youth Students from Montgomery County Public Schools light the way to energy efficiency. |
