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Can't Sleep? Redecorate Your Bedroom

I have always had trouble falling asleep for no good reason. One thing I noticed while on a trip out of town one day was that I slept great at the hotel. I tried to think of why this occurred, and the main things that stuck out to me were that the hotel room was clutter-free and I loved the decor. I decided to redecorate my bedroom not to perfectly match the hotel room, but to organize the clutter and create a room that I just loved. It helped, and instead of dreading bedtime, I began to look forward to entering my beautiful oasis I created for myself. I started sleeping like a baby. I created this blog to encourage you to look into redecorating your bedroom in you have sleeping troubles. It worked for me.

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Two Tips For Getting The Most From Your Building's Lighting

26 January 2016
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Keeping your home or business well lit is a task that many people take for granted, but a building's lighting system is one of the most important safety features for those inside. Sadly, there are many problems and issues that a lighting system may encounter, and if you are ill-informed about how to address these issues, you may struggle to get the most from your building's lighting. Luckily, you can use the following couple of lighting tips to make sure that your building's lighting system is as efficient and safe as possible.

Opt For LED Lights

While it is important to keep the interior of your building well lit, it is an unfortunate fact that this can lead to substantial electrical and maintenance bills. Traditional light bulbs are remarkably inefficient at converting electricity into light, and this can directly translate into higher energy bills for your building. Additionally, you will have to regularly replace these bulbs, which can add to maintenance costs.

Luckily, you can help minimize these issues by making the switch to LED lights. These are extremely efficient lights that not only use a fraction of the power of traditional bulbs, but they can also last for years before needing to be replaced. While this type of lighting product will have a higher installation cost, it can save you a substantial amount of money over the lifetime that you own it.

Treat Flickering Lights Seriously

As light fixtures age, they can encounter a number of issues that may impact their performance as well as their safety. For example, it is fairly common for these fixtures to start flickering. While this may not seem like a particularly serious problem, it can expose your building to the risk of a major electrical fire. This is especially true when the flickering is the result of a loose connection.

If you notice a light fixture has started flickering, you should check to ensure that the bulb is firmly in place. When this does not correct the problem, you should immediately contact an electrician to inspect the issue. By having this problem repaired as quickly as possible, you can minimize the risk of major damage striking your establishment.

The lights in your home or business are an important but easy-to-overlook feature of the building. Ensuring that you understand the benefits of investing in LED lights as well as the need to have flickering lights addressed as quickly as possible will help you to avoid some common lighting issues that business and homeowners often encounter. 

For questions about lighting options for your home or business, contact companies such as Classic Lighting & Accessories Inc.