Forum: Lighting
November 16, 2009
Solar Xmas lights
Has anyone had any success using outdoor solar xmas lights. I want to use them on my tree and shrub in my front yard.
November 13, 2009
Changing Light Fixture
How difficult/dangerous is it change a ceiling lighting fixture? I don't have much experience and hence have no idea if I'm particularly handy, but I can follow a set of directions pretty well. Is this just a simple change or a more dangerous, electrical project that I should hire someone to do? FWIW, we're going from a dome fixture to a hanging, chandelier-esque piece.
October 29, 2009
Thoughts on Recessed Lighting
We're in the middle of doing a partial gut renovation and I suggested that we do recessed lighting in almost all rooms, as that seems to be the way to update lighting. My wife says no to the lighting, and says that a ceiling fan with light is all we need. To me, recessed lighting looks clean, neat, and makes the ceiling look higher. Plus it would be a great selling point later down the line if we decide to sell. I hate thinking that we're doing a gut reno and putting back the simple lighting that was done 100 years ago in the house. Any thoughts?
October 16, 2009
Security Light
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good solar-powered, montion-sensitive security light for outdoor use?
September 25, 2009
Free Chandeliers
I have 2 of these chandeliers. They are a bronze colored metal. Free to a good home.
Post your email & I'll respond. You can pick them up any evening or next weekend.
Toning Shiny Fixtures Down
So, the old owner of my house installed oodles of very shiny "brass" light fixtures...it's going to take me time and $$$ to replace. In the meantime, is there anything I can apply to the metal that will "antique" the finish so it's not so brassy?
September 2, 2009
Light Fixture from Hong Kong
I bought a lighting fixture from a designer in Hong Kong which uses 220 volts at 50hz. Does anyone know if I'll be able to rig up a device where I can use this in the U.S.? I don't know of any transformers that will directly connect to the ceiling light box. Many thanks!!
August 11, 2009
Install Tech Lighting Monorail
Need recommendation for electrician to install my Tech Lighting Monorail system. Thanks,
July 1, 2009
Outdoor Light for Sale
Brand New in the box and never opened is another one of these Outdoor Sconces. (Photograph is the one on my house) Retails for $250, selling on ebay for best offer.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180375036228&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ALCA%3AUS%3A1123&salenotsupported
June 28, 2009
Architectural Items for sale
I have a pair of 100 year of GE copper downlights for sale and some other items.
www.thetinkersyard.com