What is home audio?
In the simplest terms, 'home audio' refers to the sound systems that you install in your home - but this can encompass a hell...
Heat lamps
Heat lamps can be a good source of warmth for your bathroom, particularly in colder weather.
Heat lamps are incandescent light fixtures whose main purpose...
Shower lighting
Depending on your shower screen or curtain, you may also need to consider how much light will be blocked.
Lights above shower stalls may sometimes...
Energy efficient lighting
Lighting your home invariably involves energy usage - but with the right approach, you can drastically minimise the amount of energy you use, cutting...
Light shelves
Light shelves work on a fairly basic principle. A shelf is installed outside of a window, which reflects additional light back into a room....
Light globes and colour temperatures
Different globes give off different colours and 'temperatures' of light, which can affect the look and feel of your home.
When people talk about...
Lifespan, energy use and cost of light globes
To really consider how 'efficient' different types of globes are compared to others, it's important to look beyond basic consumption. How long will they...
Transoms and fanlights
These small windows are usually placed above doors, and often allow both improved lighting and ventilation.
Transoms and fanlights are as decorative as they are...
Light tubes
Similar to skylights, these tubes bring subtly daylight into your house and are easily disguised as light fittings.
Light tubes are like a skylight, but...
Warm-up times
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in particular may require a certain amount of time to reach their full brightness.
CFLs in particular are prone to...