Understand the many different types and applications of wood burning stoves, the basic installation requirements, and the significant cost savings and environmental advantages to be gained by installing wood burning stoves and boilers. This article consider traditional cast iron stoves, contemporary log burners and lots more in between. Continue reading
It’s a fact of modern life that the cost of energy is close to breaking many people’s household budgets. It’s also a fact that this is not about to get any better any time soon which means that if you want (or need) some respite from the energy squeeze then YOU have to do something about it… Continue reading
If you’re interested in using LED lighting in your home, either to try out new effects or just to save money on lighting costs, but don’t really know where or how to start then this simple guide aims to point you in the right direction… Continue reading
Is the buzz about LED grow lights all hype or do they really work as well as is claimed? Find out what makes plants grow best, how grow lights work and what makes LED so different. Continue reading
LED kitchen lighting brings a whole new set of previously unimaginable possibilities. Check out kitchen lighting ideas and advice that show how even a modest amount of LED lighting can make your kitchen look simply stunning. Continue reading
Modern kitchen lighting design very much takes into account the multi-purpose nature of kitchens to produce a lighting solution that also functions on different levels. This is accomplished by first understanding the various lighting requirements of a kitchen, secondly grouping lights according to each of these requirements, and lastly combining these lighting groups in different ways to create a range of effects suitable for many purposes. Continue reading
One of the most straightforward ways to benefit from the huge savings offered by LED home lighting technology is by replacing halogen lamps with equivalent LED spot lights that easily retrofit not just existing 12v lighting systems with MR16 12 volt LED lights, but also mains voltage LED GU10 bulbs. Continue reading
Which low energy light bulbs should you buy? CFLs are the easy option, but in terms of how much they will actually save you, they simply don’t hold a candle to LEDs. And that’s just for starters. Did anyone mention environmental impact? Continue reading