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Outdoor LightingThe ultimate guide to solar lights: how they work and how to maintain them

The ultimate guide to solar lights: how they work and how to maintain them

Here, we will answer some of the most FAQs on solar lights, including their advantages and disadvantages, how they work in winter and how to maintain them.

Outdoor LightingHow do I light my decking area?: 10 stylish decking lighting ideas

How do I light my decking area?: 10 stylish decking lighting ideas

Here is our guide on why you need lights on your decking, including how to illuminate your deck area in 10 different ways with stunning decking lighting ideas.

Outdoor LightingHow to protect your property and garden with security lights

How to protect your property and garden with security lights

Find out how to protect your property with security lights, which lights are best for various locations and the perfect lighting level to scare away intruders.

Outdoor LightingHow to beautifully illuminate your pond with pond lighting

How to beautifully illuminate your pond with pond lighting

Find out everything you need to know about pond lighting, where to place them, how to install them and what pond lights are available to illuminate your pond.

Outdoor LightingHow to help reduce your impact on local wildlife with mindful outdoor lighting

How to help reduce your impact on local wildlife with mindful outdoor lighting

Discover how artificial lighting affects your garden wildlife and learn how to reduce your impact on wildlife and their ecosystem with our handy top tips.

How to bring back dark skies and reduce light pollution and sky glow

In this guide, we'll explain the impact light pollution has on our environment and go through the small things you can do to help reduce light pollution.

LED Lights & BulbsWhat are the advantages and disadvantages of LED lights?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of LED lights?

In this guide, we will list all the advantages and disadvantages of LED lights, where you can use LEDs in your home and how to replace your inefficient bulbs.

LED Lights & BulbsWhen to use warm white or cool white lighting

When to use warm white or cool white lighting

We have created a guide to help you understand cool white vs warm white light and which light colour temperatures are best for specific rooms in your home.

LightingWhat are the different types of lighting?

What are the different types of lighting?

In this guide, we go through the 3 main types of lighting, including ambient, task and accent lighting, to help you choose the best lights for your space.

LED Lights & BulbsThe Ultimate Light Bulb Buying Guide

The Ultimate Light Bulb Buying Guide

If you're wondering, "What light bulbs do I need?" we've put together this ultimate light bulb buying guide to help you find the perfect bulb for your light.

Outdoor LightingWhat IP Rating do I Need for Outdoor Lights? (And Why it Matters)

What IP Rating do I Need for Outdoor Lights? (And Why it Matters)

Different installations and locations require different IP ratings. Discover the best IP rating to protect your outdoor lights from water and debris ingress.

Bathroom LightingWhat Are Bathroom Lighting Zones? A Guide to Bathroom Lighting Regulations

What Are Bathroom Lighting Zones? A Guide to Bathroom Lighting Regulations

Did you know that bathroom lighting zones dictate the location and type of lighting in your bathroom? Lighting a bathroom is different to lighting any other room in your house due to the high level...

Outdoor LightingWhat is low-voltage lighting, and what are its advantages for garden lighting?

What is low-voltage lighting, and what are its advantages for garden lighting?

What is low-voltage lighting, and what is the point of it? Here, we explain the technology behind it and its advantages when using it in your garden lighting.

Why is my light flickering, and how to fix a flickering light?

Flickering lights can be anything from an irritating nuisance that is easily fixable to an electrical fire hazard that requires an electrician’s help. The key is knowing what is causing the issue s...

LED Lights & BulbsEverything you need to know about integrated LED lights

Everything you need to know about integrated LED lights

Here we answer your FAQs about integrated lights, including their replaceability and what to do at their end-of-life. It will also discuss their pros and cons.

After the dust settles

From the months of head scratching and preparation, the 2016 Chelsea Flower show is over. However, rolling back the clock, the two weeks before the opening by the Queen meant we had a lot to do. Th...

Winners

You may have noticed on Twitter or Facebook that we are sponsoring two young British triathletes, Lucy Charles and Reece Barclay. It’s not unusual for business’s to sponsor sports men and women, it...