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Exterior Lighting Chases Away Autumn Shadows, Adds Appeal

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The school bell has rung, theme parks are quiet, and the Labor Day picnic is a fading memory. The autumnal equinox must be right around the corner. Fall is a great time to think about your exterior lighting. Nightfall may come earlier but the weather is still great for outdoor activities and meals. There’s no reason to retreat to the dining room when the back porch is still so inviting. Plus there are still fireflies out there waiting to be chased!

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Top Ten Reasons to Make the Leap to LED Lighting

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Call me nostalgic, but I miss the days when the biggest decision you faced in the light bulb aisle was whether to buy 60 or 100 watts. Have you looked at light bulbs lately? There are literally hundreds to choose from with differences not only in wattage but in color, brightness, life expectancy, efficiency, and, of course, cost.

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Porcelain Enamel 101: Why Porcelain Enamel Lighting Shines Above All

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When we revived the art of creating porcelain enamel lighting a few years back, it was the first time in more than 50 years that porcelain enamel lights were once again being crafted in America. And while we often talk about the brilliant, high-gloss finish that the steel shades have when they roll out of our porcelain enamel oven, we don’t focus as much on the interior of the shade which is most often coated in bright white.

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Pendant Lighting | A Look Back at Vintage Porcelain Lighting Fixtures

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I know it’s July and the school bell will remain silent for six more weeks, but there’s no time like the present for a little education.

No groaning please. Education is information, and information is key when you’re investing in lighting. Let’s face it. You can go to your local big-box store and spend $29.99 on a look-alike wall sconce that came from China. But considering it costs roughly $30 and had to be shipped overseas, how much money do you think actually went into the materials? Not much. Which is why most “inexpensive” lights rust almost immediately or fall apart at the first hint of use.

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Mid-Sized Warehouse Shade “Just Right” for Many Spaces

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She may have been lost in the woods, but Goldilocks certainly knew what she liked when it came to the comforts of home. She shied away from extremes and went for “just right” at every turn.

You can take a tip from this beloved literary character when choosing a light that’s “just right” for your space. One RLM-inspired warehouse shade to consider is the Dino. This mid-sized shade is incredibly versatile with many options for customizing and mounting so it’s a great choice for many spaces.

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