Lamp Timers: Lighting Your Home Your Way

Lamp Timer

When you go on a vacation, leaving a light on in the home can be a good way to keep unwanted visitors out. Making sure a light is left on before leaving your house oftentimes gives a sense of comfort when returning. Having lamp timers can provide you with this comfort as well [...]

November 23rd, 2009 | Category: Energy Saving Devices, saving energy, Timer and Controls | One comment

2 Part Foam Insulation- How to Work with it in Colder Temperatures?

When 2 Part Foam is sprayed onto your walls, floors and ceilings, the shell of your home becomes protected. It’s this protection that blocks heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter, thus preventing dramatic temperatures changes in the home. Correctly installed, insulation delivers comfort and lower energy bills during the hottest [...]

November 18th, 2009 | Category: Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, weatherization | One comment

Daylight Bulbs: What Are They?

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) come in a variety of colors. The color of the light emitted, as discussed in a previous blog, depends on the temperature as is measured in units of Kelvins. The higher the temperature of the light, the bluer the light appears. CFLs range from temperatures below 3,000K to above 5,000K. The [...]

November 12th, 2009 | Category: CFL Bulbs | One comment

What Is CFL Color Temperature or CRI?

Every year we see an increase in the interest people have in energy efficient products. Among such products is the CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp), which is produced to replace. Some might worry that as a result of the CFL not consuming as much energy as the incandescent bulb, the options in brightness as well as color would be fewer. Once an understanding of the CFL color spectrum is gained, you will realize this is far from the truth.

November 12th, 2009 | Category: CFL Bulbs, Energy Efficient Lighting, Energy Saving Devices, saving energy | 3 comments