About 2 weeks ago, I set out to research grow lights to supplement the scarce natural light we get here at 51°N. But after looking at quite a few offers, I decided to DIY it. My requirements don't ...

Learn how to create a simple DIY LED notification light for your smartphone by repurposing an old earphone jack and an LED bulb. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through preparing a 3.5mm jack, ...

A pair of pretty glass vases sitting on a white counter top and filled with floral bouquets - Kubatina Katerina/Shutterstock If you've ever admired those upscale lighted centerpieces at weddings or ...

Lighting can be one of the most important factors in completing the look and feel of any given space, but we don't all necessarily have the money to run out and buy track lighting or complicated ...

There are a few major companies out there building colorful LED panels you can stick on your wall for aesthetic purposes. Most commercial options are pretty expensive, and come with certain ...

Whether or not you're a canner, mason jars tend to pile up in kitchen cupboards. This idea repurposes them in a way that's ...

I am one of those people who cannot stand when the dreaded "big light" is turned on. To those unfamiliar, the "big light" is an internet term that refers to the far-too-bright overhead lights built ...

Each year brings new Christmas light shows, with synchronised music and wild blinking decorations to light your eyeballs ablaze. Now, many of us have dabbled in the dark arts of blinken, tinkering ...

A chandelier is so much more than a light source. It sets the mood in a room. It presents an opportunity to infuse your style into a space. And it can also be a smart space-saver. “I prefer using ...