Specialty and Architectural Lighting — Household

One common question we get is whether a UVC HVAC system can help with allergies. And with spring returning to much of the Northern Hemisphere, seasonal allergies are a large concern for people, with nearly a quarter of US adults being affected. In general, a UVC air purifier installed in a home HVAC system can help with seasonal allergies, but it may not be as effective on its own compared to other air purification methods...

Ultraviolet water purifiers are effective in disinfecting water by neutralizing harmful microorganisms. There are two primary types — whole-house and point-of-use (POU). Each type has various pros and cons depending on the installation and usage needs. Whole-House UV Water Purifiers A whole-house water purifier treats all water entering the home, providing purified water for all faucets, appliances, and water-based systems (e.g., showers, dishwashers). Even before water gets to the hot water heater, it is disinfected...

For many business and homeowners, the frustration of not having sufficient light in the office, living room, or any other space can be aggravating. This is a common problem for many people, but you can easily solve it without spending a lot of money in the process. If this is the situation you are facing, you can turn things around and make your room or other space brighter and improve the quality of light. Let's...

Now that both incandescent and halogen bulbs are disappearing from the market, many people want to replace their current household lighting with the LED light bulbs. This is a great option for many because the price of LED bulb keeps decreasing and lighting companies become more efficient and the cost of manufacturing comes down. However, you need to learn how you can find the best LED replacement bulbs for your home. There are some important...

Before the passage of the 2007 Energy Bill, it was easy to replace a general service household light bulb. All you had to do was read the number on the top of the bulb and find the exact replacement: 60 watts was always 60 watts. But now, with common 40, 60, 75 and 100 watt incandescent bulbs no longer being manufactured for general purposes, consumers are being forced to change their thinking on lighting. This...

One small positive of the coronavirus outbreak and response is the increasing awareness of people of the effects of ultraviolet UVC germicidal light on viruses, bacteria, mold, and fungi. This article examines the harmful microorganisms commonly found in homes, as well as UVC solutions for sanitizing air and surfaces.

Learn the top four considerations for setting a romantic mood with lighting. With the revolution in LED lighting, this is both easier and more complicated to achieve, but knowing them can help you buy or set up the right types of lights for Valentine's Day and other special occasions.

As we age, our visual acuity naturally deteriorates. This process starts around age 40. After that, normal changes to the aging eye become increasingly noticeable and potentially life changing. By the time people reach their sixties, seventies, eighties or older, their vision challenges may cause both difficulty in performing basic daily tasks such as reading and eating as well as pose a mobility safety hazard. The human perception of lower light levels may also affect...

We recently received an email from a reader pointing to the fact that many details are glossed over or left out in articles about how to buy LED bulbs to replace existing incandescent or halogen in homes. We'll give it another try in this article. With incandescent bulbs, when they burn out, you look at the watts printed on the bulb. That's basically all you need to know to buy a new incandescent bulb that...

You can make or break a romantic atmosphere with the proper (or improper) use of light. Whether it be Valentine's Day, a birthday, anniversary, or a quiet dinner with a significant other, light is one of the most important factors for setting the mood. Color Temperature Color temperature is hugely important for a romantic mood. Think of sunrise or sunset, when the sun is at its "warmest" color, a red or orange hue. Red or...

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, having a family Thanksgiving dinner at your house, or just inviting some friends over for a quiet night, proper lighting is important. You don't just need enough light, but you also want to enhance the color of food, see its texture in detail, and be able to see everyone else at the table clearly. Setting the correct mood is also a consideration. Highlight the Table The thing you need...