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8 Candle Warmer Lamps to Illuminate Every Desk and Side Table

These candle warmer lamps are an excellent way to add light and scent to your home or office.

This Flameless Backyard Torch Doubles as a Bluetooth Speaker with Lights

Thanks to its clever design, no one will suspect that this torch is playing music. Everyone at the...


I’m Obsessed with this Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Wall Light

You know it’s time to ditch your crusty, spider-web infested outdoor wall light, right?


Add Wire-Free Wall Sconces to Any Room with This Hack

Want to spruce up your home's lighting quickly and easily? Learn how to install wire-free wall sconces in just a...


How To Hang Outdoor String Lights

Softy illuminated warm summer nights on the patio are just a few steps away. Here's how to hang string lights...

This Monitor Light Bar Offers Task Lighting for Late-Night Computer Work

A monitor light bar offers task lighting for late-night computer work, and it will completely transform your productivity...


Shop this Massive Sale for Lighting, Furniture and Home Upgrades Up to 60% Off

Rejuvenation's lighting and home furnishing sale boasts the biggest discounts on hardware, light fixtures and rugs that we've seen all...

Doughnut Lamps May Be 2023’s Next Big Decor Trend

These unexpected lamps are on their way to becoming the hottest decor trend of 2023. Meet doughnut lamps—sculptural, utilitarian art.


If You Hate Harsh Overhead Lighting, You’ll Want to Try This Viral Lighting Hack

You'll love the ambient light this trick creates in your living space.


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8 Ways To Add More Natural Light In Your Basement

Does your gloomy basement have you feeling down in the dumps? Here are some ways to cheer things up with...


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12 Home Office Lighting Ideas

Create a work environment that's beautiful and functional, too, with inspiration taken from these lighting ideas.

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How To Light a Living Room With No Overhead Lighting

The key to brightening up a living room without overhead lighting is layers. Here are our 13 picks, from top...


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LED Christmas Lights Are Best. Here’s Why.

When it comes to holiday lights, there can be only one choice.


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8 Best Basement Lighting Ideas for a Remodel

Brighten a dark basement with these lighting ideas for every budget.


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What to Know About Upgrading Your Light Fixtures

Old light fixtures can be real eye-catchers, but their incandescent bulbs aren't energy efficient. Here's how to fix that.


8 Hallway Lighting Ideas for Your Home

Find out how to make your hallway brighter and more welcoming with these stylish lighting ideas.

3 Types of Kitchen Track Lighting

Tired of cooking in the dark? Kitchen track lighting provides multiple light sources, without the hassle of installing multiple fixtures.


Light Bulb Recycling Guide

You can recycle those old light bulbs, but there are a few important things to know before you toss them...


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Does Bulb Wattage Determine Brightness?

It's a common misconception that a bulb's wattage is the only factor in its brightness. So if you've been buying...


14 Over Kitchen Sink Lights That Are Functional and Stylish

From pendants to flush mounts, modern to classic, the right over kitchen sink light adds style and brightens up your...


Does Lighting Your Property Actually Make It Safer?

A well-lit perimeter might feel reassuring. But excess security lighting can actually foster crime, annoy your neighbors and mess with...


The Headlamp I Never Knew I Needed

This top-notch Fenix HM65r headlamp showed me the light when I thought my old headlamp was fine.


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What’s a Bladeless Ceiling Fan and Does It Really Work?

Ever hear of a bladeless ceiling fan?  Neither had I.  So we tried one out, and I have to say...


Homeowner’s Guide To Path Lighting

Unlike other landscape lights, path lights have a singular purpose: to light the path. Here's a rundown of the solar...


8 Best Solar Path Lights

Functional and eco-friendly, here are the best solar path lights to help you find your way around at night.

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Brighten Up Any Project with the Family Handyman Approved Nebo Omni 2k Work Light

Looking for an addition to your toolbox that shines? Try the compact, bright and long-lasting Nebo Omni 2k work light.


How To Light Your Home: 10 Types of Light Fixtures

Upgrading or choosing new light fixtures for your home? This guide will give you the rundown of all of the...


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13 Flashlight Tips and Tricks

Flashlights do more than brighten up a dark room. Here are some brilliant flashlight tips and tricks that just might...


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7 Types of Ceiling Lights To Upgrade Your Home

Upgrade your ceiling lights and see what an impact it has on the overall look and feel of your home.


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Tips for Choosing the Best Bedroom Lighting

Make your bedroom a sanctuary — one that has functional, useful and decorative lighting — with these nine expert tips.


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9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures

Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of kitchen light fixtures.