BCA lighting restrictions
Regulations exist in Australia to determine how much electricity you're allowed to use for lighting in your home, based on floor areas. Find out...
MEPS and LCA labels
Find out what those labels and symbols on light globes actually mean, and how to interpret them to your advantage.
The MEPS lable (left) and...
Lighting maintenance
There's not a whole lot to maintaining lighting, but a little effort once in a while can make a pretty significant difference. Learn more...
How to clean light globes
Light globes, particularly those outside, can lose a significant amount of light output if not cleaned regularly.
Regularly cleaning globes can improve your lighting.
Improving...
How to clean light switches
Cleaning light switches is not difficult, and is perfectly safe provided that you do it the right way.
Turn electricity off at the mains before...
Light globe types
Different types of globes offer different advantages in different situations. Choosing the wrong type can easily cost you much more in the long run.
The...
Dimmers
Dimmers allow you to adjust the intensity of your lights, which can save you money and improve the look of your home.
Dimmers are a...
Motion sensors
Allowing your lights to be controlled by motion sensors can save you money, and also make your home more secure.
Motion sensors are a cheap...
Lighting controls and switches
Switches, dimmers and automated controls allow you to add many extra dimensions to your home's lighting design.
Lighting is fundamental in creating an appropriate atmosphere...
Weatherproof and underwater light mountings
Specially sealed mounts to prevent water from coming into contact with electric lighting circuitry.
Weatherproof mountings help protect lights from water.
When planning a lighting system...