How could anyone look at a 100-year-old barn with no electricity or plumbing and imagine it as a retail store? Plenty of people asked Martha that very question when she began the process of transforming an old barn in Port Republic, Virginia, into the Mill Creek Country Store.
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It’s no secret that light pollution is a global issue. According to the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), the widespread use of artificial light at night not only washes out the night sky and wastes energy, it also interrupts our circadian rhythms and messes with melatonin levels.
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First impressions count — in relationships and in real estate. Creating the perfect curb appeal for a home can include a well-manicured lawn, a pop of color on the door, or finding the perfect outdoor light fixture.
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What is your favorite design style? Traditional? Minimalist? Does the current farmhouse trend with reclaimed wood, wrought iron accents, and vintage elements catch your eye? Kim and Dan, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, admit to having rather mixed tastes when it comes to renovating their 1950-era Cape Cod home.
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Shopping online can be a bit intimidating when it comes to spending hard-earned dollars on products you can’t hold in your hands before purchase. Here at Barn Light Electric, we strive to make the process as easy as possible. We provide a wealth of information in easy-to-navigate menus which includes photos, product descriptions, dimensions, and maintenance information.
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While 2020 remains in our memories as a year we’d rather forget, for the people of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2017 was worse. Reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma on September 6th, the island was hit again just two weeks later by a second category 5 storm, Hurricane Maria.
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