Specialty and Architectural Lighting

It's a warning sign that many consumers never expect to see on their screen: "Please Replace the LAMP." The LCD or RPTV projector lamp is reaching the end of its life, and it is time to replace it. As you reflect back on all those episodes of The Simpsons, Seinfeld re-runs, and Super Bowls dating back to the mid-1990s, you wonder how difficult it will be to replace. Thankfully, the tools necessary to start replacing...

Do bug lights really work? How can using a yellow light bulb keep insects away? Discover all of that and more in this article on bugs, light, and wavelength. Also read about alternatives to yellow insect lights that you can try today.

With the arrival of Spring and sunnier skies, it is worth a reminder about the power and harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Sunlight contains both UVA and UVB radiation. These are invisible wavelengths beyond the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum. UVA, the tanning (and skin wrinkling) portion of the spectrum, is often mistakenly regarded as less harmful than UVB rays. It is true that UVB packs more energy than UVA. Unprotected skin will burn,...

The sounds of Spring. Rain and thunderstorms, birds that are finally coming back after a long winter, and ZAP! That's right, it's time to talk about bug zappers, an invention that has come a long way since it was first patented in 1934. How Bug Zappers Work Bug zappers, despite many improvements in safety and insect luring potential, are basically the same as they were when first invented. An ultraviolet emitting light bulb attracts insects...

For fighting off bugs during the summer months, learn about two lighting options: bug zappers and yellow bug lights. Discover the pros and cons of each. Which one is right for you?

This article examines the many health benefits of human exposure to full spectrum light, otherwise known as daylight simulating light sources. Psychological Most people prefer daylight from windows and skylights to electric light. Daylight gives people a positive feeling and can help improve mood and motivation. Because "full spectrum" light bulbs produce the appearance of white or bluish-white light and because they also produce a higher perception of brightness, there is often a positive association...

Learn the difference between halogen and incandescent light bulbs. While halogen bulbs basically are incandescent, see how they've improved on the old incandescent light source, resulting in more efficiency.