May 222013
 
PinExt Brighten His Day (Fathers Day Wish List For 2013)

Fathers Day Brighten His Day (Fathers Day Wish List For 2013)
Father’s Day falls on 2013 this year. So, it’s about time I share my Father’s Day gift picks!

I’ve put together a list of some of our coolest, handiest lights that will literally brighten Dad’s day (in an unexpected way).

We have a big selection, so I’ve broken down the list into categories based on some of the things Dads like to do:

For the Dad who can grill a mean steak…

You can’t go wrong with a barbecue light. It’ll make it easy for Dad to grill, even after the sun sets! Here are some options:

1. The Clamp-On MR16 Halogen Barbecue Light

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Nov 092012
 
PinExt Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Chef

Gift Guide1 Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Chef
This is the second post in a series on finding the perfect holiday gifts for everyone you love this season. You can read the first post on lighting gifts for your favorite wrench wielding, solder-for-fun handyperson right here.

If you know someone who loves to cook, whether she got her skills from culinary school or the Food Network, whether he lives with you or just nearby, you get to reap the benefits year-round. So, you’re probably looking for a way to thank them this season. Maybe you’ve exhausted gifts like fancy knives and aprons. Perhaps you’re at a loss.

Why not gift them with light this season? There are tons of different easy to install (and easy to love) lighting options that will augment and expedite the cooking process, while enhancing the atmosphere.

Here are a few ideas: Continue reading »

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Mar 122012
 
PinExt Grill Lights: The Ultimate Accessory To Your BBQ

Spring is oh-so-close, which means grilling season will be under way in no time! If you’re an outdoor grilling enthusiast,  you will love using one of these grill lights after sundown:

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(from left to right; top row first): 1. Fixed Mount Xenon Grill Light 2. Clamp-On Xenon Bell-Shaped Grill Light 3. Clamp-On Xenon Grill Light 4. Clamp-On Halogen Grill Light 5. Portable Halogen Grill Light 6. Fixed Mount Halogen Grill Light

We have a more detailed post that walks you through choosing the right grill light for your backyard, but here are the basics:

  • Choose your light source. Halogen, xenon, and LED are all great options. Typically, halogen and xenon grill lights offer more light output than LED grill lights do. However, LED lights are the most efficient of the three, and they provide a longer lifetime than halogen or xenon.
  • Choose your mounting style. Clamp lights are attached to your grill with a 2-2.5 inch wide adjustable clamp. “Portable” grill lights are typically plug-in light fixtures with heavy bases that you simply place on your grill shelf. Fixed mount grill lights are the most seamless option, but they also require a bit more time for installation.
  • Choose your power source. Battery operated lighting is very convenient when it comes to grill lights – there’s no need to find a nearby outlet and certainly no need to call an electrician. However, if you want to avoid future battery replacements, go with either plug-in or hardwired light fixture. We do recommend having an electrician help if you opt for hardwired, since it needs to connect directly to electrical wire.

Be sure to comment below if you have any questions. Happy grilling!

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Dec 132011
 
PinExt 5 Warning Signs Your (Lack Of) Outdoor Lighting Is An Accident Waiting To Happen

Wanted Outdoor Lighting1 5 Warning Signs Your (Lack Of) Outdoor Lighting Is An Accident Waiting To Happen1. When negotiating the steps to your door at night, you’re forced to use your cell phone as a makeshift flashlight.

There’s no question about it – inadequate step lighting is just dangerous. It’s so easy to incorporate lighting into your stairway! Don’t wait until you take a bad fall to make a change. Use this guide to determine what kind of lights are right for your steps.

2. When you’re out of town, so are the house lights. 

Sure, outdoor lighting helps you negotiate dark stairways and makes your house look beautiful, but let’s be honest: It’s not just for you. It sends an important message to outsiders. When you leave home for an extended period of time, you don’t want every passerby to know it. The key here is to look for lights with photocells. Whether it’s a series of small utility lights or a light control socket you can screw your front porch lights into, photocells will enable automated lighting for your home. At dusk, the lights will turn on; at dawn, they’ll turn off again. Continue reading »

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Jun 142011
 
PinExt How to Create an Outdoor Living Space

outdoor space How to Create an Outdoor Living SpaceWhen the summer months roll around, you want to be sure you can take advantage of your outdoor living space as much as possible.  Whether your backyard is a pristine oasis complete with a pool and garden or you are limited to a small balcony overlooking nothing but your neighbor’s place, there’s always room for improvement.

Enhancing your outdoor lighting will give your area so much more versatility: Host a cookout and have guests linger after dusk.  Enjoy a late dinner on the patio.  Bring a book out after the sun goes down and listen to the crickets.

Chances are if your current outdoor lighting situation is lackluster, you’re not using the space as much as you could.  Customize your lighting to enhance your space by following the tips below: Continue reading »

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Apr 292011
 
PinExt Weekend Plans?
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Get creative with an LED step light kit

Don’t miss our special shopping event, today through Sunday only!

Spring is in the air … Time to clean closets, plant flowers,  and tackle those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming up all winter.

Get inspired with our weekend discount: 5% off all orders when you enter in the coupon code SPRINGFLING. Need some ideas?

Head over to our Facebook page: We would love to hear about the projects you’re planning!

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Nov 292010
 
PinExt Great Gift Ideas in Lighting: Part 1

gift ideas Great Gift Ideas in Lighting: Part 1

UPDATE 12/6: Our LED Mini Lanterns are now sold out, so I posted another idea to replace it.  Remember, as long as you order before Dec. 17th, your items will be shipped by Dec. 25th.

Once the turkey leftovers are stacked high in the fridge and the out-of-town relatives have all returned home, it’s officially time to start talking about gift giving season.  If you need to find unique ideas for anyone on your shopping list, look no further!  Today’s post is the first in a series of lighting gift ideas

  • The Barbecue Light:

Stereotypically, this would be categorized in the “gifts for men” idea list, but it really just depends on who’s usually in charge of the grilling (Read: who does a better job of not burning the steaks).  In all seriousness, barbecue lights make a great gift for anyone with an outdoor deck area for grilling.  They provide quality task lighting to gauge cooking times after dark, and they also add a nice feature to any deck area.

  • The LED Night Light:

Stick-anywhere, motion-activated, and weatherproof, you can’t go wrong with our LED Battery Operated Night Lights.  They are perfect for lighting a dark stairwell, a bathroom, bedroom, pantry, or even outdoor walkway.  Each order comes in a package of three, making great small gifts or stocking stuffers.

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!  More Great Gift Ideas are coming soon.

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Apr 192010
 
PinExt Win a Halogen Clamp On Barbecue Light

billgao$126113912 Win a Halogen Clamp On Barbecue LightSummer grilling season is coming up!  Don’t forget to download our new Lighting Library App for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad by April 30 to enter in the drawing for one of two Halogen Clamp-On Barbecue Lights we are giving away.

Having sufficient task lighting by the grill is essential for gaging cooking times at dusk and into the evening.  The Halogen Clamp-On Barbecue Light is weather-resistant with an flexible neck that adjusts to any position.  This is regularly a $59.90 value, so make sure you enter!

How to Enter:

1. Download the app to your device at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lighting-library/id366536372.
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Apr 122010
 
PinExt Lighting Library iPhone App Now Available

iPhone App Home.tiff 1 Lighting Library iPhone App Now AvailableWe are excited to announce that our new iPhone App is now available for download in the iTunes store free of charge! To see our new app in “action” check out the embedded demo video at the bottom of this post.

The Lighting Library app is an on-the-go informative resource for anyone with a lighting project.  Seriously, we designed the app to serve a range of expertise levels.  So whether you’re a beginner venturing into the lighting industry for the first time or a professional that has installed lighting for years, the Lighting Library will help.  Its streamlined design helps you find a term definition, lighting tip, or FAQ instantly, and navigating between sections is a breeze.
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PinExt Lighting Library iPhone App Now Available