Electrical / Lighting
3 Steps in Buying Crystal Chandelier for Your Home
by Guest Post on Feb 24, 2010
Chandeliers give off a swish and elegant feel to your home, while bountiful out adequate lighting to give it a bright and positive atmosphere. Among the different types of chandeliers sold nowadays, the most standard ones are the rock chandeliers. Continue reading →
Adding Lighting when Sunlight is Not Enough
by Jessica Ackerman on Mar 26, 2010
A sunlit room is perfect for creating a bright and open ambiance, but it is often the case that some rooms in your home do not get enough sunlight. They may be facing north, located in the basement, or the windows may be blocked from the outside. Continue reading →
Update Your Lighting for a Brighter Kitchen
by Jessica Ackerman on May 23, 2010
Updating your lighting so that you have a brighter kitchen is one of the smartest kitchen investments you can make. A bright, well-lit kitchen is significantly safer at every age. What is the best way to update the lighting in one of these light challenged kitchens? Continue reading →
Perfect Task Light Solutions in the Bedroom
by Jessica Ackerman on May 25, 2010
Lighting in the bedroom can become a tricky situation since it is a room that should be calming and relaxing, but lights are necessary for activities and other purposes. The answer is task lighting, which enables the people in the room to do the things that they want to do without waking another person. Continue reading →
AV Installation
by Guest Post on Jun 29, 2010
AV stands for audiovisual and is the combination of audio and visual components. Audiovisual or AV installations are on the rise with both the business and domestic markets realizing the benefits of bespoke AV systems. Continue reading →
Cable Assembly Providers
by Guest Post on Aug 11, 2010
Various types of wires and cables are used to construct all the machines and heavy equipment which are considered modern engineering marvels. Even the residential or commercial multistorey buildings rely heavily on the wiring and complex cable assemblies. Continue reading →
Overall Lighting Includes Indoors and Outside
by Guest Post on Oct 23, 2010
Try not to forget about outside illumination when you are considering home lighting changes. You may no longer need wires for these lights, thanks to LED and solar lighting. Outside lights can now run on natural power or small batteries. Continue reading →
Light Up Your Dining Room!
by Guest Post on Dec 28, 2010
Did you know that how we eat is almost as important as what we eat? For instance, a meal in a relaxed, beautiful, well-lit ambiance is better than a hurried meal had in unpleasant or poorly lit surroundings. Continue reading →
Ideas for Updating Kitchen Lighting
by Guest Post on Apr 27, 2012
Kitchens are a workspace and gathering space so they require a lot of lighting. If you are planning to remodel your kitchen or just need an update, great lighting can create a huge impact. Most likely, your current kitchen has more than one light source mounted on the ceiling. Continue reading →
Learn Them All in Minutes: Six Essential Wiring Skills
by Guest Post on Apr 27, 2012
Take a few minutes to review the essential wiring skills shown on the following pages. Many have helpful animations that show you exactly what happens as you work. Even if you are an old hand at home improvement, chances are you will find a useful tip you have not seen before. Continue reading →
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