The Homes & Gardens Library is a definitive collection of design rules and timeless explainers. From how to choose a sofa to the principles of layout, each entry blends editorial authority, expert ...

Builder-grade lighting has a way of flattening even the most thoughtfully furnished room, turning what could feel curated ...

Each of the three basic types of light sources — incandescent, fluorescent, and HID — has its own particular applications and advantages. The proper selection of a lamp type will ultimately depend on ...

I like to consider a number of sources when researching and writing my blogs. I believe this benefits my audience by giving them views from several perspectives. It also saves time as I do the leg ...

Article 410 of the NEC covers luminaires, lampholders, lamps, decorative lighting products, lighting accessories for temporary seasonal and holiday use (including portable flexible lighting products), ...

Automotive Interior LED Lighting systems require constant current regulation. Multiple design approaches exist to tackle this particular design challenge. But such a procedure often slows down the ...

As the world transitions away from ordinary incandescent lighting and toward more energy-efficient light sources, the topic of light-source color temperature has suddenly become more important.

Most engineers are quite familiar with typical low-power-indicator LEDs, whether they be surface-mount or the classical through-hole packages. All that's needed to use them is a voltage source and a ...