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Lighting plays a crucial role in both the functionality and comfort of your home. But even the most energy-efficient lights won’t perform well — or safely — if they’re not properly maintained. Dusty fittings, flickering globes and worn-out switches don’t just affect visibility. They can also lead to higher energy costs and potential safety hazards.

When you're shopping for appliances, heating, cooling or lighting products, you're not just buying for today — you're investing in the long-term performance and efficiency of your home. That’s where energy labelling systems like MEPS and LCA labels come in.

When renovating, it’s important to understand the Building Code of Australia (BCA) lighting requirements to ensure your project complies with regulations and meets energy efficiency standards. These rules set limits on how much lighting power (watts per square metre) you can use inside and outside your home.

Fluorescent globes — including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and long-tube fluorescents — were once a popular energy-saving lighting option in Australian homes. But while they use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, they come with one major drawback: they contain mercury.

The difference between an efficient light globe and an inefficient one is amazing. To prevent unnecessary waste, inefficient incandescent GLS globes are being phased...

Light switches might not seem like a big design choice, but they’re one of the most frequently touched and seen components in any home. Whether you’re building new, renovating or simply updating a room, the style of your light switches can affect both how a space looks and how easily it functions.

Many different types of light switch exist; some for the sake of safety or convenience, others simply because they look nice. Different types of switches...

A dimmer is a switch that lets you vary the brightness of your lights, usually by turning a knob, sliding a lever or tapping a button. Instead of a basic on/off toggle, a dimmer adjusts how much electricity reaches the light, allowing you to set the level of illumination.

Motion sensors are one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to improve safety, convenience and energy efficiency in the home. Whether you're looking to automate your lighting, boost your home security or cut down on power bills, these compact devices can play a big role in how your home functions.

Automated lighting control goes beyond smart switches—it’s a sophisticated system that integrates lighting, curtains, and even daylight to elevate your home’s comfort, ambience, security and energy efficiency. Systems equipped with sensors can dim or switch off lights and adjust shading based on daylight levels, time of day or occupancy.