How to Create an Outdoor Living Space

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Jun 142011
 
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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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5 Lighting Trends That Will Never Go Out of Style

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Nov 242010
 
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1. Under Cabinet Lighting:

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Often cited as a top remodeling project in terms of high return on investment, installing under cabinet lights is always a great decision.  It provides task lighting to make cooking and cleaning easier and accent lighting to highlight a beautiful backsplash or countertop.  At night, the glow from an under cabinet light is particularly alluring.  Check out our post on How to Choose Under Cabinet Lighting.

2. Energy Efficient Lighting:

Everyone loves lowering their monthly energy bill.  Whether you’re switching out those old incandescent bulbs for CFLs, trying super-efficient LED cabinet lighting, or using fluorescent light fixtures for a closet or display case, energy efficiency is the way to go.  Besides, today’s incandescent bulbs will no longer be available for sale in the US by 2014 due to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.  Go green! Continue reading »

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Spread the Word: Our Commitment to Education & Safety Program

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Aug 042010
 
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School Spread the Word: Our Commitment to Education & Safety ProgramBudget cuts across the country are leaving schools short on resources and overflowing on class sizes.

The latest survey from the American Association of School Administrators found that 57% of K-12 school leaders will delay needed technology purchases for the 2010-2011 school year.  Half of school leaders will also eliminate or delay instructional improvement programs.  62% of school leaders plan to increase class sizes next year.

The Associated Press recently reported that libraries are fading as administrators are forced to cut back on staff because of the school budget crisis.

In our effort to help even if only in some small way, we are offering a significant discount on exit signs for education institutions.  Public or private schools, colleges, and universities are eligible for the program, which will offer a free LED exit sign for every three signs purchased by an education institution.  It is our hope that the program will help schools make necessary safety updates and set themselves up to save money in the future through highly-efficient LED lighting.  Check out our recent blog post on the many cost-saving benefits of LED exit signs.

If you know anyone in an administrative position at a school, spread the word!  We want to offer this program to as many schools as possible.

*If you are eligible, make sure to call our toll-free number, 800.392.4818, to place your order for the discount.  This offer is not available for online orders.  To view the products available, visit our LED exit signs page.

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What You Should Know About LEDs & Exit Signs

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Aug 022010
 
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LED Exit Sign What You Should Know About LEDs & Exit Signs

You probably didn’t notice what type of light was illuminating the last exit sign you saw.  If you’re a building/business owner, start paying attention.

If your exit signs are currently lit by incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, you can save hundreds of dollars by switching to LED exit signs.

The first exit signs were lit by incandescent bulbs, and this type continues to be popular in commercial buildings because of low bulb cost.  However, these are the same incandescent bulbs that burn out quickly, use a ton of energy, emit heat, and are set to be banned in 2012 by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Fluorescent-lit exit signs are certainly more energy efficient than incandescent, but they work the same way: both sides of an exit fixture are backlit from the inside.  This provides for uneven illumination.  In addition, bulbs still need to be changed fairly frequently, and the cost of replacement bulbs is high.

LED exit signs might be a slightly higher initial investment, but reduced maintenance costs, energy savings, and overall performance makes the switch well worth it for business owners.  Check out this Cost Comparison Table completed by the North Carolina Department of Commerce (“Energy Efficiency for Restaurants: LED Exit Signs” fact sheet):

Fixture Type Typical  Wattage  (watts) Bulb  Life (years) Annual Bulb  + Labor Cost Purchase +  Install Cost Annual      Energy  Cost 1st Year  Cost 10th Year  Cost  Savings
Incandescent (existing) 40 0.5 $26 0 $39 $65 –
Fluorescent (existing) 11 1.0 $27 0 $11 $38 $269
LED (new installation) 2 10+ $0 $20 + $25 $2 $47 $581

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Choose the Right Night Light – A Guide

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Jun 292010
 
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LED Battery Operated Night Light Choose the Right Night Light A Guide

The LED Battery Operated Night Light can be mounted anywhere with no wiring required.

Any well-designed home has a night light or two installed to provide a safe source of light for the bathroom, kitchen, hallway, or bedroom.  Even outdoor areas can benefit from a night light.  (Ever struggled to find your keys in a bag after coming home late at night?  A motion-sensor activated night light next to the door would fix that problem in an instant).

Night lights placed in the bedroom and bathroom also reduce the risk of falling for older adults.  In fact, doctors are recommending installing night lights in the home as part of a preventive measure.  Check out our blog post for more details.

We offer over 25 different models of night lights, so hopefully this guide will help you figure out which type is right for each room in your home.

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Summer Savings

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Jun 182010
 
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We know it’s that time of year where if you’re doing any remodeling or home updates, you’re looking for quick, easy projects with no-sweat installation.

So, it’s the perfect time to announce a great sale on six of our LED Battery Operated products.  It’s a limited-time offer, though, so don’t miss it!

pathlights Summer Savings

LED Remote Controlled Path Light Kit

Our LED Remote Controlled Path Light Kit is only $44.99. The kit includes two path lights and you can mount them anywhere.  Either place them in the ground with the included yard stake or use the simple mounting plate to place them on a wall.  They are remote-control or motion sensor activated.

Our LED Battery Operated Spotlight is only $26.99.  It’s excellent safety or security lighting and can be mounted on a wall or ceiling, indoors or outdoors. Continue reading »

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Step Lights: A Bright Idea

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May 122010
 
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The last thing you want to face when coming home late at night is stumbling over a flight of dark steps and fumbling blindly for the keys.  Outdoor lighting is really a matter of safety.  Of course, the glow of step lights does provide a nice aesthetic appeal, but the more important issue is whether you feel secure finding your way inside if it’s pitch black.

If your outdoor lighting is in dire need of an update, determine which step lights are right for you.

If you’re looking for an effortless install:

led steplight Step Lights: A Bright IdeaThe LED Battery Operated Step Light includes a simple mounting plate with two screws, no wiring required.  It’s motion sensor activated and switches to a low-glow mode to conserve battery power when no motion is detected.  It’s a single bright white LED light that can be mounted anywhere you need light.  Battery power will last over a year, and the design is completely weatherproof.

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This Way to Safety?

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Mar 222010
 
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1251574583750200236Emergency exit sign.svg.thumb This Way to Safety?Chances are, you’ve never given much thought to the EXIT sign.  It’s a ubiquitous icon in America for “this way to safety”, hanging familiarly in every public building.  An article in Slate this month called question to the logic of the sign.  After all, the rest of the world uses an emergency sign that is opposite in every way.  Green instead of red, an image rather than text, the sign is an International Organization for Standardization symbol that most countries adopted years ago.  It was created in the 1970s by a Japanese designer and selected by the ISO in 1985.  Informally, it’s called “the running man.”

And doesn’t it make sense?  The fact that it’s a pictogram means it can be understood in any language.  The color green has historically represented safety, something to turn to when in danger.  Red, in contrast, is typically the universal sign for “stop”, “alert”, or “don’t touch.”
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LED Traffic Lights Can’t Melt Snow

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Jan 052010
 
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Put this one in the “didn’t see that coming” bin. Virtually everywhere you drive these days chances are you will see one or more LED traffic lights at important intersections. They’re the ones that look like a pattern of bright dots.

Cities around the country have installed these new traffic lights for several very good reasons. They are very energy-efficient using about 90% less energy than their incandescent counterparts and, more importantly, they last tens of thousands of hours, thus saving municipalities a bundle in maintenance costs.

Wisconsin, for example, which has put LED traffic lights at hundreds of intersections, saves about $750,000 per year in energy costs. LEDs installed seven years ago are still burning, while most incandescent bulbs have to be replaced every 12 to 18 months.
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Give a Gift of Light: Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2009 Lighting Sale

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Nov 252009
 
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gift of light 253x300 Give a Gift of Light: Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2009 Lighting SaleLast September one of our manufacturers offered a $3 instant manufacturer rebate on their wireless LED battery-operated lights. Well, that promotion turned out to be quite popular. As a result, I got another phone call from that same manufacturer just the other day. “Let’s do it again!”, they said.

Starting today, continuing through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and ending on Friday, December 4, 2009, six of some of our most popular LED battery-operated light fixtures have been reduced in price by $3 once again. Since this is an instant manufacturer rebate, there is nothing that you, the customer, have to do to receive this rebate. The rebate is applied once the product is added to your shopping cart.

Give your friends and family a gift of light with LED lighting that:

  • Includes a bright white LED
  • Mounts anywhere
  • Lights up automatically when motion is detected
  • Turns on only in darkness
  • Automatically shuts off after 30 seconds
  • Can be used indoors or outdoors
  • Provides easy safety and security lighting
  • And, may even be remote-controlled.

The Black Friday / Cyber Monday instant manufacturer rebate applies to the following products:

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