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Modern kitchen with warm ambient lighting highlighting the sleek cabinetry and central island.

September 29, 2026

Whole-Home Smart Lighting During a Rewire: Bulbs, Switches, Modules, and Hybrid Plans

Plan whole-home smart lighting during renovation by comparing smart bulbs, smart switches, in-wall modules, and hybrid controls before walls are closed.

Motion-sensor lights installed along a hallway, illuminating the floor with soft lighting.

How-To

September 17, 2026

Where to Put Motion-Sensor Lights鈥攁nd Where They Become Annoying

Learn where to put motion-sensor lights for useful hands-free lighting, where they cause nuisance activation, and how placement, sensor type, sensitivity, and timeout change the re

Modern lounge area featuring purple carpet and dim lighting contrasting with textured walls.

How-To

September 16, 2026

How Lighting Changes Carpet Color: Test Samples Before Replacing Upstairs Carpet

Learn how to test carpet samples in daylight and electric light so you can judge lightness, undertones, flecks, and warmth before choosing upstairs carpet.

Bright, open living space featuring recessed lighting and a modern fireplace.

How-To

September 10, 2026

How to Plan a Recessed Lighting Layout: Spacing, Placement and Switches

Plan a recessed lighting layout room by room. Learn practical spacing starting points, wall and task-area placement, ceiling obstacles, and useful switch zones.

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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.