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Blue lighting can be found in your phone; it's what makes the screen light up when you have a text or call, or when you're watching a YouTube video. But think again if you reckon watching a relaxing video of cats playing will send you off to dreamland—blue light actually makes yo
26th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Every homeowner knows the stress of having a bulb pop and blow out a circuit, or else burn out quickly. It can sometimes feel that one light fixture in your home gets through ten times the amount of light bulbs that other fixtures do.
It might be the commonly blamed ‘faulty wi
15th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
The world of fashion and interiors doesn't stop working. Already we are looking forward to autumn/winter 2017, and what the new season will mean for our homes. Will we still be loving Lagom and going hysterical over Hygge? Well we've got your home fashion questions answered.
13th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
How to decide which fly killer to get?
You need to make sure that whichever fly killer you get suits you. There's no use getting one powered for big commercial kitchens if you only need it for your home. But size isn't the only thing you need to think about.
24th August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Summer has officially arrived. BBQs are getting uncovered, garden furniture is flying off the shelves, and we're all generally a bit happier. Spending time outside is one of Brit's favourite pastimes, but all too often we neglect our outside spaces when the weather is less than bright,
23rd August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Lighting retailer BLT Direct is closely following the lighting revolution. With more and more people waking up to the effect lighting can have on their mood and emotions, BLT Direct is readying itself to sell the next generation of lightbulbs, designed specifically to improve day-to- day living.
23rd August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Following government warnings that Britain may have to start turning streetlights off to pay for other government services, lighting experts BLT Direct have issued guidance to homeowners anxious to keep safe at night.
“The decision to turn off streetlights always impacts peopl
8th August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
As the winter draws to a close and the spring months start to take over, many of us start to look for ways that we can revamp our house to make it more weather appropriate. Lighting plays a big role in interior design so...
8th August, 2017
Written By Gary Baker
Lumens are the new unit for measuring light bulbs. Measuring light output, lumens have replaced wattages on more eco-friendly light bulbs, like LEDs. Leaving many confused, we thought we'd help you out and put together a chart to help you compare ‘wattage' and ‘lumen'
14th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
If you remember when the country switched to the new and innovative energy label, then you'll be familiar with the hassle and confusion. And, if you're a fan of the old A-G system, then your luck is in, as A-G labels are set to return to our favourite appliances.
14th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood