Nov 192012
 
PinExt Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Adventurer

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This is the third post in a series on picking perfect holiday gifts for those you care about. Click here for gift ideas for people who love to cook, and here for those handy dandy handypeople.

Have a brother, sister, friend, or coworker who’s always off in the great outdoors? If they’re not biking or hiking or jogging or swimming, they’re driving somewhere in search of a new adventure. They’re always on the move.

If that’s true for anyone you know, it can feel next to impossible to find a gift that they’ll actually use, especially when they make a lifestyle out of only needing the bare minimum.

Luckily, we have several products that are simple yet essential to the all-out, mile-a-minute, scale-cliffs-for-kicks way of life. Your voyager will welcome these additions to his or her bag of tricks.

For Biking  

When your favorite traveler is furiously biking on dark streets and roads, visibility is essential. Bicycle spoke lights allow for maximum visibility, lighting up the wheels in a variety of different colors. They’re light, streamlined, and easy to install, and they come in round and oval shapes. At $6.90 for a pack of 2, they also make great stocking stuffers.

Bike Spoke Lights Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Adventurer

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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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Nov 052012
 
PinExt Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Handyperson

Gift Guide Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Handyperson
It’s November, everyone! That means many of us have started to wonder what in the world to give our favorite people for the holidays. Here’s an idea: give light! Not only is light jolly for this time of year, it also enhances the things you love to do. This is the first in a 7-part series on holiday gifts. 

Odds are most of us know a handyperson. You know, that gem of a somebody who can fix almost anything in record time, whether it’s a leaky faucet, a broken headlight, or a rocking chair. Your handyperson might actually enjoy repairing his or her own car, and probably relishes trips to the hardware store. Whatever your handyperson’s forte, I guarantee some handy lights would really help them do what they love.

Here are a few ideas:

1. Flashlights: One of the most convenient utilitarian lights around, we carry high-quality classics, and models with all kinds of bells and whistles.

  • The Ultra Bright Aluminum Flashlight emits a ton of light, and even comes with its own case and colored lens filters. The epitome of convenient handheld task lighting, this light’s durable, weatherproof design makes it perfect to use almost anywhere!Pegasus Flashlight 300x225 Holiday Gifts For Your Favorite Handyperson Continue reading »
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Oct 312012
 
PinExt Lights For A Holiday Ready Home

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Holiday lights can have a bad reputation, but it’s my goal to help put some sparkle back in your season; to “lighten” your load a bit. Below you’ll find all the lights you need to prep your home for a headache-free holiday, from practical essentials to the best decorative fixtures and everything in between.

1. LED String Lights

Warm Holiday Lights 300x214 Lights For A Holiday Ready HomeHoliday string lights have always been one of the season’s classic hallmarks, and also one of its biggest jokes. With their festive beauty often comes hours upon hours of trial and error, trying to find that single burnt-out light bulb ruining the bunch.

White Holiday Lights 300x183 Lights For A Holiday Ready HomeBut, you shouldn’t have to worry about burnt-out lights if you use LED Holiday Lights for your home this year. They have a 60,000 hour rated-life, so they’ll stay lit for a long, long time.

Pure White Holiday Lights 300x185 Lights For A Holiday Ready HomeOn top of the impressive lifetime, LED lights generate much less heat, so you won’t have to worry about holiday fire hazards. Plus, they use about 90% less energy than incandescent string lights, saving you money to use on more important things this season.

They come in a few cozy color temperatures, alluding to winter wonders like ice and candlelight. Continue reading »

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Oct 262012
 
PinExt Lighting Your Way to a Safe Halloween

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If you’re planning to bring your kids trick-or-treating after sundown on All Hallows’ Eve, you’re probably going to take every measure to make it a fun, safe evening. Even though they might be dressed for it, no way do you want your kids to blend into the night like Batman, or slip away unnoticed like Houdini.

Bringing enough light with you on your spooky escapades is probably the smartest safety measure you can take this Halloween. A few portable lights will make sure you and yours can see and will be seen on the night in question. You’ve got a ton of different choices here, ranging from basic flashlights to lights you can integrate into your costume. Let’s explore a few:

1. LED Armbands

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One of your sleekest options, this glowing red armband, can be the perfect finishing touch to a superhero or secret agent ensemble. I bet you could even pass it off as a fancy princess bracelet. What I like about this light is that it’s not at all cumbersome, but it makes you stand out to cars and other passersby. Continue reading »

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Sep 172012
 
PinExt What’s the Commotion About Motion Sensors?
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“Get Smart” 2008, The Laser Hallway, Courtesy of Eden FX and AWN.com

You know the story. There’s a jewel robbery happening. After intense planning, the thief infiltrates the museum, probably through an air conditioning vent. When he drops down into the main room he’s still got to navigate the motion sensing security system, slinking under, over, and between beams of light. Perhaps he makes it through, and puts the biggest diamond you’ve ever seen in a shabby sack, ready to make the getaway. Suddenly, he slips, or drops the bag, and activates the sensor by a thread. Foiled! The bad guys get caught and the museum keeps their precious jewel.

While you may not have any multi-million dollar rocks in need of serious protection, motion sensor lights can help you in a ton of different ways. They’re convenient, safe, and will save energy.

Unlike the classic museum sensors that use light to detect motion, most motion sensor lights use PIR (passive infrared) or pyroelectric sensors. These systems detect rapid changes in infrared energy, and thus can turn on the lights when people, animals, or cars approach.

While having every light you own set on a motion sensor might not be a good idea (I foresee superfluous arm waving), select motion-controlled lights can be an invaluable addition to your home or office. Here are a few ways to use them:

  1. Motion sensor step light1 What’s the Commotion About Motion Sensors? Outdoor Lights: If you find yourself stumbling up the front steps with grocery bags after dark, installing a motion sensor spotlight or a few step lights could make the difference between getting inside safely and taking a dangerous spill. Putting flood lights on a sensor will also make navigating your yard and driveway more secure, helping you see and deterring any intruders.
  2. Night Lights: Opting for a motion detector night light will help you save energy – only turning the light on when you need it. If you wake up in the night for a snack or a trip to the bathroom, these lights are also one of the gentlest ways to help yourself see – you don’t get blasted with the full lumens of your overhead light source, and you don’t even have to think about flipping a switch. Continue reading »
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Jul 032012
 
PinExt Averting Disaster With Portable Lights

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Summer is the season of fun in the sun, for relaxation and adventure. But whether you’re camping, road tripping, enjoying calm nights at home, or off in the far corners of the earth, accidents can happen.

While it’s impossible to prevent some misfortunes, you’d be amazed at how much a small light can help you avert disaster. Here are a few instances when a portable lamp would come very much in handy, so you can be prepared for whatever you do:

Power Outages

If you live in any area with intense weather, you know you may be at risk for a power failure. Instead of scrambling to find candles or flashlights when a storm hits, check out these power outage lights. They ensure you’ll never be caught in the dark. The lights automatically detect when there’s a power outage via radio signal, and immediately turn on to keep you comfortable and safe. Continue reading »

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May 302012
 
PinExt Lighting Your Way to Summer Fitness with LED Battery Operated Safety Lights

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Monday was Memorial Day, and summer is now in full swing. People all over the country are turning off their lights and heading outdoors for some sunny fun. However, the heat of summer causes many of us to augment our daily exercise routines—we choose to work out before dawn or late at night to avoid the heat of the day.

While taking a walk, hike, jog, or bike ride in the great outdoors can be a refreshing start to your morning or liven up your evening, there are precautions you should take so that what you do to stay healthy doesn’t jeopardize your safety.

The most important thing to think about when exercising in the dark is being seen—and what better way to show up at night than with a light? Nowadays, there are many different lighting options for joggers, bikers, and outdoorsmen (and women!). Here are a few safety lights we love:

LED Battery Operated Head Work Light 
This super bright light features 21 LEDS in a compact headlamp, and has four different light settings to meet your needs. With soft, adjustable lycra bands, it will comfortably fit your cranium, allowing you to see and be seen while out and about. It leaves your hands free to hold what is important—whether it be handlebars, hand weights, or your trusty walking stick. Continue reading »

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May 022012
 
PinExt Put Lighting On Your Road Safety Checklist
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This glowing light will lead the way if you're walking to the car late at night. Plus, it makes finding keys in a bag a breeze!

It’s impossible to anticipate a breakdown or roadside emergency, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. Already equipped with a spare tire, first-aid kit, and jumper cables in the trunk? They might not be of much help if disaster strikes after dark, and you have no viable light source to illuminate the problem.

We recently added a few new products to the website designed for road safety. Our LED Road Flares will keep your stopped car very visible to other drivers: They can be seen from a mile away.

Our LED Trouble Light makes it easy to check under the hood, and it’s a handy tool to keep in your car. With 16 LEDs on the side of the thin wand, a flashlight-style spotlight on the tip, and an integrated laser pointer, it’s definitely a sophisticated flashlight.

Road safety is a serious issue. It’s the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 34. For more products that will keep you safer on the road in the event of an emergency, check out our battery operated lighting page.

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