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Rebecca Appleton

Qualified online journalist, specialising in the home improvements and energy saving sectors

We all know LEDs are great. Infinitely better for the environment than traditional halogen or incandescent lightbulbs, LED lightbulbs are now commonplace in homes and businesses right around the country.

But aside from knowing that LED bulbs are better for the environment, do you ac

15th May, 2017
Written By Rebecca Appleton

How To Measure Fluorescent Tubes

Many of us don't pay attention to our light bulbs until they burn out and when they do, it can be difficult to know exactly which size, shape or style you need to replace the bulb in your fitting exactly. If your fluorescent tubes have recently fizzled out – don't panic.
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9th May, 2017
Written By Rebecca Appleton

Lighting Developments Through The Decades

Although it may seem as if our fancy LED light bulbs have been around forever, lighting is an incredible invention which has seen many developments over time. From the Egyptians to Edison, numerous great minds have had a ‘bright idea' which led to the light bulbs of our current day. He

9th May, 2017
Written By Rebecca Appleton

Why LED Bulbs Are The Smart Choice – Even If They’re Not ‘Smart’

With the release of Amazon Echo and Google Home, smart home technology is becoming a reality for the masses. Alongside other domestic functions such as heating, windows, music and more, such systems are used to intelligently control lighting around the home. Light bulb expert, BLT Direct, is today

27th April, 2017
Written By Rebecca Appleton

What a Bright Idea: Great Uses for Light bulbs

Many of us change our light bulbs on a regular basis, particularly if you haven't yet switched to long lasting LED light bulbs! Rather than throwing your used bulbs away or taking them to a dedicated recycling facility, why not use your imagination and re-purpose your light bulbs in a series

26th April, 2017
Written By Rebecca Appleton