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Safety & Regulations

October 14, 2026

Can You Make a Light Switch Next to a Shower Safe?

A weatherproof cover may protect a switch from moisture, but it does not necessarily make a poorly located bathroom switch safe or compliant. Learn when relocation and professional

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Buying Guides

October 13, 2026

Non-LED Lighting Options for a Home Remodel When LED Light Causes Eye Strain

A practical guide to non-LED lighting options for home remodels, including incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and replaceable-lamp fixture choices for people sensitive to LED ligh

Buying Guides

October 12, 2026

Is 4000K a Good Choice for Whole-House Lighting?

4000K can be a practical whole-home lighting standard, but it is not ideal for every room. Learn where neutral white works, where warmer exceptions help, and how to avoid mismatche

How-To

October 11, 2026

Exterior Light Fixture Not Flush With Siding: Causes, Fixes, and When to Return It

Find out why an exterior light fixture is not flush with siding, how to identify the mounting problem, and when a remount, new mounting block, or return is the better answer.

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Room Guides

October 10, 2026

Where to Place Recessed Lights in a Shower to Reduce Shadows

Plan recessed light placement in a shower to reduce body shadows, decide when two lights make sense, and understand what to verify for wet-location fixtures.

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How-To

October 9, 2026

Why Lights Flicker When Your PC Is Under Load

If lights flicker when a gaming PC or other computer is under load, the cause may be a shared circuit, voltage drop, a loose connection, or a service problem. Learn what you can sa

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Modern garage with bright geometric ceiling lights and parked sports cars.

Room GuidesGarage Lighting Guide: Plan Bright, Low-Glare Light for Parking, Storage, and ProjectsPlan garage lighting for parking, storage and DIY work, including ceiling layouts, workbench task lighting, glare control, color temperature and controls.

A stylish home office featuring a large desk, ample shelving, and pendant lighting.

Room GuidesHome Office Lighting: How to Light a Desk Without Glare or Eye StrainPlan home office lighting for computer work, paperwork and video calls with better desk placement, daylight control, task lighting and separate controls.

Diagram comparing natural white light, red light, and their effects on color rendering with examples.

LED TechnologyWhat Is CRI in Lighting? How to Choose Color Rendering for Your HomeCRI measures how naturally a light source reveals object colors. Learn what 80 and 90 CRI mean, where high CRI lighting matters, and what CRI does not tell you.