Shine a light: How to clean globes, shades & fittings
Did you know: Dirty light fixtures don’t only dull a room, they actually waste more energy? Yep, unclean lights and their fixtures can reduce light output by 50%. Unfortunately, it doesn’t...
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How to simply clean ceiling fans
Ceiling fans have to be one of the worst things to clean, yet they're also one of the biggest dust traps in your home. What's worse is that every time...
Read MorePlastic bladed Ceiling Fans. The new idea in fans
ABS Plastic Ceiling Fans – Taking over the Ceiling Fan industry ABS Plastic Ceiling Fans are now the leading ceiling fans in the country, offering a durable sturdiness and quiet...
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How to work out the quantity of lights in a room
How much light do I need in a room and how do I work that out? The simple answer is that you need between 70 to 100 Lumens per square meter...
Read MoreWould you like to replace your energy- draining High Bay globes with energy-efficient Led Alternatives?
Super bright lights for when you are working in the shed Many commercial and also many domestic sheds use High Bay lighting because of their excellent light output. They are super...
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7 Things to do to your home before placing it on the market
Now is a great time to list your home for sale. At this this time of the year there is a lot of movement on the real-estate scene as families...
Read MoreIs it time to upgrade your old Downlights?
Time to upgrade the old Downlights Does your home still have an old style of Downlight that uses a scren in R80 globe? Are you tired of always having to...
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Why should I buy a more expensive ceiling fan with a DC motor?
Ceiling fans have typically been made with AC motors but today there is a growing number of fans entering the market with DC motors. With Direct Current (DC) fans, the...
Read MoreHow do I clean a Lamp Shade ?
What is the best way to clean Lamp Shades? Various sites on the internet have suggested that cloth lampshades can be washed in water. I would treat this advice...
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6 Questions to ask when choosing lighting solutions for your dining room.
Lighting is art and there is no reason why one cannot dress up a dining room. The reasons for this can be many and varied. When choosing lights for any...
Read MoreReplace your old halogen down-lights with LEDS.
By Greg Spaanderman, Managing Director/ Founder at Direct Lighting Is your home still fitted with energy sucking halogen downlights? If they are, it might be time to replace them with...
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Cleaning Tiffany style lamps
By Greg Spaanderman, Managing Director/ Founder at Direct LightingTiffany lamp shades are often antiques or expensive pieces of lighting furniture that are much loved and much sought after. They bring a...
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