LED bulbs are becoming popular as they offer many benefits over traditional light bulbs. They last longer, save energy, and are available in smart options. However, there are some restrictions when packing LEDs in luggage to travel in planes, cars, and RVs. The key to ensuring that they do not break or get damaged is…
It’s the new age of LED lighting and many are taking advantage, but should you use LEDs in projector headlights? While in some areas it is illegal to modify the projector headlights, for the sake of this post I will explore the possibilities. LEDs have been the number one choice for many homes in the…
Dimmable LED light bulbs are the future of general lighting. Incandescent and halogen bulbs have provided warm light for years, but they have their pitfalls. They are flimsy, burn out quickly and give off a lot of heat. LEDs are much more efficient at converting electricity into light and do not generate as much heat….
Fairy lights are the perfect way to decorate your bedroom, Christmas or add a creative touch to your flower arrangements. These tiny LEDs are energy efficient and very cool to the touch. However, because of their miniature size, they can get tangled easily. That’s the problem with fairy lights! They bunch and knot up in…
LEDs are everywhere; you can find them on smartphones, laptops, cameras, etc. They comprise diodes that allow current to pass through them to produce light. LEDs have positive and negative sides and require a voltage supply for them to work. With LED lights, the positive side is called the anode, while the negative is the cathode. So, yes…
Integrated LEDs have been a hot topic since they smashed the lighting market. Unlike the traditional bulbs, they do not require a socket nor a fixture. The light itself has a build-in heat sync disc, back-pan, and LEDs so, you will not find a standard socket. However, this makes replacing them a bit harder because…
Retrofitting refers to adding improvement to something that already exists. Therefore, with fixtures swapping out your old bulbs with modern LEDs. These fixtures make it easy to use in old incandescent or halogen lamps because they can fit in your standard household medium or candelabra base. Besides this, retrofitting is cheaper than replacing all your…
When looking for smart bulbs, I always go for the dominant player in the field. That’s Philips Hue. However, there is a lot of buzz around IKEA, a household name for affordable furniture. Can IKEA bulbs challenge the Hue, and is it worth your time and money? Both Philips Hue and IKEA look similar to…
Installing Led strip lights in your home serve many purposes: like creating the perfect ambient lighting or entertainment. While these lights look the same, they are far from it. Strip lights differ in size, length, color, brightness, and quality. It is easy to spot the difference between cheap and quality lights. Many will experience problems…
Having wasp or hornets in your outdoor fixture isn’t the best thing to have. They sting and use your light to get in and out of your home. These insects are naturally attracted to light and will need some additional steps for removal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hornets, bees,…
