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Here are the Scary Risks of DIYing Your Home’s Electric
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Some home projects are best left for professionals or very experienced DIYers who reliably pull permits. Learn about these risks before trying at home.

Create curb appeal at night with the perfect light
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Night is a perfect opportunity to add another dimension to your curb appeal. What’s the best light for boosting a home’s curb appeal at night?…

4 things to know before shopping for your next dining room chandelier.
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Falling in love with a chandelier that goes with a design mojo can make it harder to move on when the chandelier doesn’t quite meet the practical requirements of the space. It’s important to think about the practical requirements first, so that you don’t fall in love with a fixture that won’t work.

Chandelier over bathtub? Here’s what you need to know.
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Chandelier over bathtub? Bathroom chandeliers over tub look like a good idea. But, it’s not safe to stand in your bathtub and change the lightbulb. Here’s why.

How to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light
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Cutting out recessed lights in drywall with any degree of accuracy can be tricky. Here’s how to use a Dremel to cut out a recessed light in drywall.

I’ve got a few tips to make shopping for a chandelier easier.
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Shopping for a chandelier can be overwhelming until you can unlock some of the mystery. Whether your style is coastal casual or art deco or…

How to make a tiki torch? Grab a pair of old skis and read this.
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In just an afternoon, here’s how to make a tiki torch with a pair of skis. Mark and I were challenged by our friends at…

Talk show: What’s trending in lighting technology and style? Join us.
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If you want to know what’s trending in lighting technology, and why you should ask Anthony Carrino about the food court, you’ll want to tune into this show.

Drum pendant lighting can add spectacular refinement to any room.
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And it used to live in the workhorse category of lighting, alongside track lighting and recessed lighting. But, no more. Even those workhorse lighting fixtures have blossomed into wide-eyed stunners, thanks to the creativity of lighting designers.

How does lighting affects paint colors? #HossColor chat
The natural light, shadows, and light bulb lighting that is interacting with the wall color gives us an impression of several purples instead of just one.

Color and light are like a design team. And when they work well together, it’s amazing.

And when they aren’t working well, it can be turbulent.

LED is changing the shape of design. See you at Lamps Plus #KBIS2016
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Design is more than just the wrapping on an idea, design can be the idea. #KBIS2016 Designers aren’t too pleased to be served something to…

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