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Lighting 101 – The Only Light Fixture Guide You’ll Ever Need

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New home owners and seasoned carpenters performing home remodeling have often asked themselves if the lighting they are choosing is right for the space and the overall theme of the home. The decision to purchase custom lighting will come with its own challenges, but will lead to a more harmonious design. Coming up are three main categories of light fixtures and their mounting styles that will be commonly used for upgrading the lighting in your home or business.

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6 Ways to Prepare Your Outdoor Light Fixtures For a Storm

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If you’ve tuned in to your local meteorologist lately, you’ve probably heard that this hurricane season is expected to be extremely active. We know you’ve invested time, energy and money into your lighting system, and we want to make sure that your outdoor light fixtures are adequately protected! Let us help you be proactive in preparing whatever storm comes your way with this detailed guide: 

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Handcrafted Brilliance | The Dominion Collection

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There’s a lot to love about a classic RLM warehouse shade with its simple metal construction designed to cast light downward. First introduced in the early 1900s, these shades replaced bare-bulb pendants often found in factories and warehouses. By adding a shade with a white interior over the bulb, the result was a more efficient fixture with a broader distribution of light.

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Lighting 101: The Challenges of a Salt Air Environment on Lighting

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While the beauty of coastal environments is undeniable, the presence of salt air can pose challenges for metal finishes. And while those living within sight of the seashore typically understand the corrosive nature of salt, studies have shown that salt air can corrode metal up to 40 miles inland.

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Illuminating Innovations: Explore Contemporary Lighting Options

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When Barn Light Electric first launched its website more than 15 years ago, our focus was on recreating classic RLM-style warehouse shades in a variety of sizes, finish colors, and mounting options. Today, Barn Light’s collections have expanded from these original designs to include a variety of styles such as nautical, schoolhouse, industrial, and farmhouse. You can find all of these collections on our Shop by Style page.

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Embrace Efficiency, Safety with Dusk-to-Dawn Photocells for Outdoor Lighting

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In the realm of outdoor lighting, the dusk-to-dawn photocell has emerged as a game-changer providing both practicality and peace of mind. This device offers an array of benefits that go beyond mere convenience, ensuring your outdoor spaces are beautifully illuminated, energy-efficient, and secure throughout the night.

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