Interior lighting design isn’t as simple as it might seem. It’s not just about maximizing visibility—it’s also about creating the right ambience, optimizing functionality and lowering energy costs. Whether you’re remodeling your home or you just want to make a few upgrades, a carefully considered design can help you make the most of your interior lighting. Here are a few tips: Read more
Lighten Up! How to Optimize Interior Lighting
Posted on November 05, 2019 by James Florence
Posted in: Electrical, Home Remodeling, Interior Design
Tags: electrical, lighting, interior lighting
The Art of the Tweak: Small Change but Big Home Improvement
Posted on April 19, 2016 by Chris Bjorklund
As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, I’ve been busy having three bedrooms and a bathroom painted, which forced me to clean out my closets. The project was time-consuming, but I’m happy to say I didn’t spend a lot of money. It made our home more aesthetically pleasing and I’m looking forward to having houseguests again.
That got me thinking about other little things my husband and I could do to spruce things up that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Read more
Posted in: Consumer News, Home Tips, Home Improvement, Savvy Tips
Tags: remodeling, bathroom, consumer tips, painting, spring cleaning, home improvement, lighting
Home, Smart Home: Integration, Automation and the Future of Domestic Living
Posted on February 09, 2016 by James Florence
Thirty years ago, if you conducted a survey about what technological advancements people expected to see in 2016, answers would have likely included flying cars, computer-controlled homes and colonization of other planets. Well…at least one of these futuristic forecasts has come to pass: home automation. The “smart home” is here, and it’s revolutionizing the mode of modern domestic life. Read more
Posted in: Energy Efficiency, Home Security, Home Tips, Home Improvement
Tags: home automation, smart technology, lighting