Angela Rogers

Standard outdoor fixtures aren't built to survive salt air. This guide explains why saltwater accelerates corrosion in typical outdoor lighting, what certifications to look for, and how coastal-grade fixtures differ from standard weatherproof lighting.

It also covers turtle-friendly lighting. We'll explain why artificial light disorients nesting sea turtles and hatchlings, the science behind amber, long-wavelength light, and the FWC's three rules of wi...

Did you know that more than 39 million Americans suffer from migraines? This means that 1 in every 4 households has a family member who deals with migraines. These intense headaches have a range of symptoms, including light and sound sensitivity, visual auras, nausea and vomiting, and throbbing head pain, making them debilitating for many. More Statistics: Between 3 and 5% of the US population have chronic migraines, and women are three times more prone to migraine attacks than men.If you've eve...

You might not know it, but an awful lot of research goes into our blog posts. Lighting is a constantly changing landscape so it doesn't hurt to double and triple check things. Take our recent post about long-lasting light bulbs for example. I spent several days scouring the Internet for information about incandescent bulbs other than the Centennial Bulb. It was during this time I noticed two terms that kept frequently popping up in my search results: "Phoebus cartel" and "planned obsolescence".

We've come to the final installment of our 5-part patio light showdown series. As the title implies, we've been comparing our commercial-grade PLT patio string lights with similar products from different competitors. After purchasing a variety of strings from different retailers, we compared the wire, sockets, bulbs, plugs, and customer reviews. So far PLT has had a clean sweep, beating out the four previous outdoor string lights we looked at. For today's final comparison, we'll being looking at

• None 3500K light creates a warm inviting atmosphere that is a good choice for retail store, hotels, and other hospitality applications.
• None 4000K light helps reduce eye strain and is ideal for offices, classrooms, and libraries.
• None 5000K light improves visibility and alertness, making it suitable for hospitals and auditoriums.

Many ceiling panels are dimmable, allowing you to customize the light output as needed. Connect your lighting to compatible motion sensors to keep the lights on