As you select lighting for your home, it's important to understand the difference between ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting and develop a sense of the purpose that each type serves.

Not all seasonal lights create the same mood, and subtle choices can shift your holiday look from playful to elegant without ...

While the crux of those old "changing a lightbulb" jokes is based on the simplicity of the task, shopping for light bulbs can be anything but simple. With such a surprising range of options, there are ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much ...

It's all too easy to underestimate the power of good lighting. That is, until you see a picture of yourself under the harsh glare of heavy overhead downlighting, then, suddenly, we're all experts in ...

You’re probably not imagining it: That fluorescent overhead light really could be putting you on high alert. And it’s probably no coincidence that you feel relaxed while sitting next to the amber glow ...

Outdoor lights improve home security and safety, plus they’re relatively inexpensive and tackling installation is typically an easy weekend DIY project. Along with practical applications, outdoor ...

Dear Eartha, I heard a rumor that certain types of lightbulbs are going to be banned soon. What gives? You heard right! Starting in 2023, incandescent lightbulbs will be banned in the United States.

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Our eyes are the amazing organs that allow us to see the world around us. Most of us take our eyesight for granted and yet, if you’re among the 10 million people in the U.S. with low-vision due to age ...