Is it safe to daisy chain power strips for lighting in my living room?
I'm dealing with a tricky lighting situation in my apartment. I have three light bulbs in the kitchen, three on a fan in the dining room, and one…
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Understanding Lighting for Houseplants: What's Best?
I'm looking for advice on how to effectively light my houseplants. I've heard different terms like low light, bright indirect light, and direct light, but I'm not entirely…
Best Milwaukee LED Work Lights for Crawl Space Jobs?
I'm on the hunt for a solid LED work light to help me tackle some crawl space jobs. I currently own both Bosch and Kobalt lights, but I'm…
Looking for Recommendations on Dimmable Recessed Kitchen Lights
I'm renovating my kitchen and considering swapping out the old track lighting for some modern recessed lights that are flush with the ceiling. I've noticed that dimmable options…
How Can I Dull the Bright LED on My Smoke Detector?
Hey everyone! I've got this really bright LED light on my hardwired smoke detector, and it's seriously like a glowing UFO in my bedroom. It's so bright that…
Can I Just Turn Off the Light Switch to Change a Fluorescent Tube?
I'm tasked with changing some fluorescent tubes at work, but we have a lot of breakers, and I don't want to accidentally shut off the wrong one. Is…
Can I Power New Lights from a Switch-Controlled Outlet?
Hey everyone! I recently added some lights to my small bedroom, which previously only had a ceiling fan for lighting and no switch-controlled lights. There's also an outlet…
What Should I Do With My New Succulent Plants from Costco?
I just got a bunch of succulent plants from Costco, and I'm totally lost on what to do with them next! I have no idea how to take…
Why are my 3-way switches not working like they used to?
I've got two switches at the top and bottom of my staircase that control a light at the top. Recently, though, the bottom switch only works when the…
What's the Best Tripod Light?
I'm on the hunt for a good tripod light and came across this Milwaukee model. I can't help but feel it missed the mark by not having a…
How Can I Save My Echeveria and Cacti After a Move?
I bought a bunch of cute little echeveria and cacti from IKEA back in 2022, and they've been doing well for the past three years. However, I recently…
How Can I Control My Recessed Lights That Always Stay On?
I just bought my first house and I'm dealing with a bit of a mystery: I have two recessed lights in my den that have no switch and…
How Can I Create a Firefly Haven in My Backyard?
I'm really bummed that fireflies aren't as commonly seen these days, and I'd love to attract them to my backyard once I move to central Illinois in a…
Can You Control Ceiling Fans with Remotes and Wall Switches?
I'm curious about ceiling fans that come with remotes. If I get one, can I still use the wall switches to control the fan and lights, or will…
Strategies for Coping with Vision Changes in Woodworking
Hey everyone! I've been adjusting to wearing progressive lenses over the past year, and while they're fine for most activities, I've hit a snag. I'm having a tough…
What’s the Average Cost for Professional Landscape Lighting?
I'm curious if anyone has recently looked into professional landscape lighting and could share what the costs were like. We have a reasonably sized yard and we're aiming…
Help! My Succulents Are Stretching Under Lights – What Am I Doing Wrong?
I'm growing my succulents indoors and I've been trying to give them adequate light. I got Barrina T5 lights because I've seen a lot of positive feedback about…
Best Way to Power EL Wire for a Sculpture Installation?
I'm looking for some advice on powering about eight 12-foot lengths of EL wire for a sculpture installation that will be displayed in a gallery for a week…
Can I Use Grow Light Bulbs as My Main Light Source?
I've got a ton of plants in my room but only one window for natural light. Instead of juggling a whole bunch of different lights, is it a…
Why is My Pothos Growing Long and Leggy Instead of Full and Leafy?
Hey everyone! Does anyone else have trouble with their pothos growing long and leggy instead of adding more leaves? I've been working on her care routine and lighting,…