Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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What Are Lumens in Lighting?
How can you change the feel of a room in a second? With the right lighting. A bright, cheerful light can make a room feel happy and inviting. While a softer, more subdued light can make a room feel calm and relaxing. But before you can buy the perfect light bulbs, you’ll need to learn…
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How Many Christmas Lights for Christmas Trees?
There are approximately 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold in the US each year. American Christmas tree farms usually grow close to 350 million trees each year. Buying and decorating a Christmas tree is a holiday tradition for most American families. This is a huge part of Christmas and is usually at the center of…
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The Different Kinds of Light Bulbs Explained
LED, CFL, HID—finding the best light bulbs online for a building or room isn’t always easy with so many options. Plus, you have to consider the difference between lumens and watts, the color temperature, whether you want regular bulbs or smart technology, and so on. Lighting is crucial to both increasing the functionality of an…
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Soft White vs. Bright White vs. Daylight Bulbs
Before the invention of the light bulb, people resorted to using candles and oil lanterns to create usable and portable illumination. If you didn’t have the financial resources for those options, you’d rely on the fireplace, the moon, or nothing at all. That’s why light bulbs have been one of our most important inventions in…
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How to Troubleshoot LED Light Strips
They’re bright. They give off a pure white light. And they can offer you impressive energy efficiency. LED strip lights are an easy-to-use lighting solution for almost any situation and can turn up any lighting design project. They don’t require much of any technical know-how, and they’re an affordable, long-term option. However, even the best LED…
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How to Choose the Best Multi-Location Dimmer for Your Needs
Did you know that proper indoor lighting can positively affect our moods and behaviors? However, there’s a big difference between proper mood lighting and harsh lighting that covers everything in white. If you’re looking for more calming lighting options, consider investing in a dimmer wall switch. Specifically, a multi-location dimmer can allow you to perfectly control…
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Light Bulb Guide: The Best Bulbs for Your Chandelier
Are you tired of looking for the perfect light bulbs for your chandelier? If so, a quick light bulb guide to help you find the perfect bulb is what you need. The chandelier light bulb strikes the ideal mix between beauty and utility when it comes to lighting. But, with so many different kinds of…
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What Are the Buy America and Trade Agreement Acts?
The United States, one of the wealthiest countries in the world, accounts for a significant amount of the international trade industry. In fact, it is the largest exporter and importer of goods. In 2017, the U.S. trade industry totaled $2.35 trillion. Globalization has been the biggest contributor to the ever-growing trade industry, particularly in commercial lighting.…
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What is DLC 5.1?
If you’re in the lighting industry in any capacity, you may be confused about the new DLC rules that started July 1, 2022, for all lighting manufacturers. If you are planning on buying any new lighting products, they may be subject to these changes, so you need to understand them thoroughly. So what exactly is DLC lighting…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Christmas Lights: Everything You Need To Know
Are you ready to start decorating for the holidays? Nothing makes it easier to get into the holiday spirit than twinkling Christmas lights. And if you’re trying to figure out what lights you need — and where to put them — you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn everything you need to know about shopping for…
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