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  • How to Repel Insects with Outdoor Lighting

    How to Repel Insects with Outdoor Lighting

    Outdoor parties are fun, but insects can be a nuisance. Try using homemade citronella candles to repel bugs and add warm lighting to your event. With just a few simple ingredients -- wax, citronella oil, wicks, mason jars, wire and sticky wax -- you... Find out more
  • Did You Know: Chandeliers

    Did You Know: Chandeliers

    Chandeliers are very versatile. Hang them in your bedroom, office or bathroom for an unexpected upscale look.
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  • Did You Know: DIY Lanterns

    Did You Know: DIY Lanterns

    Making your own lanterns is easy. All you need are some old jars, twine and a candle or battery-powered LED tea light for a beautiful glow.
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  • How to Place Up-Lights in Your Yard

    How to Place Up-Lights in Your Yard

    If you want your house to look beautiful after the sun goes down, up-lights are a great way to accentuate your exterior. Carter Oosterhouse shows you his trade secrets on how to use landscape lighting in different ways to create a subtle glow or... Find out more
  • How to Make Wax Luminaries

    How to Make Wax Luminaries

    Kristan Cunningham has a clever trade secret for creating candle luminaries made from wax ... and balloons! Learn how you can use a few simple items to add this beautiful, glowing accent to your home.
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  • Lamp Shade 101

    Lamp Shade 101

    Kelly Edwards shares her trade secret about how the right lamp shade can be the difference between boring and brilliant. Find out more
  • How to Install Outdoor Solar Lighting

    How to Install Outdoor Solar Lighting

    Solar lighting in your yard is a simple way to accent your landscaping, with the added bonus of conserving energy (and saving you money!). Eric Stromer shows you his trade secret on how to place and install it. Find out more
  • How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting

    How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting

    Eric Stromer shares his trade secret on how to easily install under-cabinet lighting beneath any cabinets around your home, especially the kitchen. Find out more
  • Lighting Output

    Lighting Output

    Did you know that lighting eats up 20% of the world's electricity? Kelly shows you what you can do to help reduce that number. Find out more
  • Buying Recessed Lighting

    Buying Recessed Lighting

    If you're interested in purchasing recessed lighting, it's important to know what varieties are on the market. Kelly Edwards shares her trade secrets for choosing the right option for you. Find out more

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