DIY & How to Guides

In the heart of every home lies a story, told not in words but in the warm embrace of light that dances around every nook and cranny. It's the gentle glow that welcomes you home after a long day, the...

Setting up lighting in your house involves understanding the function of each room and using a combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting to meet those needs. Use ceiling fixtures, lamps, and sconces appropriately to create depth and mood. Remember...

The art of creating a comfortable and relaxing bedroom space lies in the strategic deployment of lighting fixtures. In fact, the impact of bedroom lighting on the look and feel of the space cannot be overemphasized. In this comprehensive guide,...

Installing an Outdoor Wall Sconce on your own, if you haven't had before, can be intimidating and can feel like it's going to be a chore. Well, I am here to convince you that it can be quite simple or, simple enough...

Maybe you’ve thought about illuminating your room with ambient lighting or adding accent lighting for artwork you have on display. Ceiling recessed lighting would be the perfect solution, but you have one major problem keeping you from installing them. No...

When you open your closet, you’re probably staring into dark and unwelcoming space. Putting an outfit together is difficult when you can’t see the colors and textures of the material. Rummaging through drawers for accessories becomes frustrating. Luckily, there are three ways you can step up your closet game and transform the space from dim and dungeon-like to bright and inviting. 

Ceiling fans are excellent additions to any room. With a ceiling fan, you can give your room superior climate control and stylistic flair. We recommend you use a licensed professional for your fan installation. However, if you choose to install the fan yourself, you can use the steps below along with other resources as your guide.

A fan can provide instant relief on a hot day. Even though a fan doesn't actually lower the temperature in a room, it can make it feel up to eight degrees cooler just by the effects of the breeze on your skin. A ceiling fan's height allows everyone in the room to enjoy the breeze and will give your room an additional attractive element, adding to the decor.

You've just acquired an impressive chandelier or pendant light to tie your room together. It can't work it's magic unless you install it, however. Fortunately, this isn't that difficult of a DIY job. Here's how to install your new lighting safely so that you...