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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Are you a big light person, or a lamp person? Your answer is more important than you might think, if the realms of social media are anything to go by. Those who prefer the light of a lamp are ...

What type of lighting do you have in your home? Maybe you have recessed lights mounted in your kitchen, or perhaps some table and floor lamps decorate your main living space. But if you live in an ...

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 ...