Author: ledwatcher

Are LED lights a fire hazard? Are they as dangerous as incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs? With an average of over 50,000 electrical house fires in the US per year according to the Electrical...

Getting the wrong wattage bulb is always annoying as it means that you’ll either have to go get another one or you’ll have to try using that one anyway. Is the latter that much...

Is the mercury in light bulbs a health hazard and should you be concerned about it? We usually talk about this as an environmental issue since altogether we do use and throw out a...

Solar panels are getting more and more effective at generating energy for your household but, like any other piece of technology, they are not impervious to damage. And given that a single solar panel...

People not used to LED lights are often caught off guard by their dim glow that often persists even after the bulb is turned off. While not inherently harmful to the bulb or the...

Is your lava lamp not working? These fascinating devices can bring ambiance to most rooms but they also need to be operated and maintained properly as there are quite a few reasons that can...

Motion sensor lights are a key component of a good home security system but they can also be a very annoying one too. Their sensitivity settings are sometimes hard to pinpoint, their range is...

Figuring out how to fix a lamp shade can be time-consuming but it’s generally worth it as getting a new lamp shade can be even more of an effort- and time-drain. Plus, it’s a...

Touch lamps are one of those items that feel awesome to use but puzzling to fix. And they do often need to be disassembled to get fixed which is an annoyance other lighting fixtures...

Installing porch or lawn lights is one of the best ways to beautify your home and property. It’s both effective and cost-effective, it makes walking around at night much easier, and it even increases...