Layers of Light To get started with some basement lighting ideas, you first need to plan out your different layers of light.

Q: Our basement is dark and underutilized. How can we brighten it up so we’re more inclined to use the space? A: Even on sunny days, your basement may not be getting enough natural light. Sometimes ...

Here's the problem that isn't talked about enough in smart bulb reviews: they need constant power to stay connected. Flip that wall switch off, and your expensive smart bulb becomes a regular dumb ...

The first thing to consider is what type of basement you have. If it’s a rough, unfinished basement that functions primarily as a storage or workshop space, then you’ll probably want a light that ...

Basements have a rep as dark, dreary, damp dens—and for good reason. They’re the least lit spaces in the home. But even if your lowest level has few or no windows, you can still create a room with a ...

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IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), has published a new, free guide related to the installation of plastic pressure pipe materials in the vicinity of recessed lighting fixtures, also ...

This custom-built, brick ranch is across from Locust Hills golf course on a cul-de-sac. Originally built in 2001, the three-bedroom home is listed for $599,000 and is in the North River Road Estates ...

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