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How to choose the perfect patio heater

With summer drawing to a close, homeowners looking to make the most of their gardens as the temperatures start to drop might want to consider purchasing a patio heater to extend outdoor social gatherings long after summer has been and gone.

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How to Revamp Your LED Lighting in 5 Simple Steps

Making the switch from incandescent to LED bulbs is one of the best ways to revamp your home lighting…

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How to create an outdoor light feature for your garden

Here are a few ideas for creating an outdoor light feature for your garden that isn’t just...

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How to safeguard your outdoor space this winter

Decking lights not only look attractive, but they can also help light up the area so you can easily see any areas where water has pooled or ice has formed. Available in a wide range of...

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How to make your home shine this Christmas with our range of festive products

Nothing is more welcoming than twinkling fairy lights or a well-decorated outdoor tree festooned with colourful lights, so let's take a look at a couple of ideas for your...

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How to use table lamps to create the right atmosphere in your home

Table lamps are a highly decorative and useful light source that can be used in almost any room in the house, but how and where you choose to use them around your home can have a big impact on the atmosphere you...

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How to Create a Beautifully Lit Home Study

When you’re working from home, it’s essential to cultivate the right mood for getting work done. Sometimes it’s hard to make the separation between the workspace and the home space, and that can mean a struggle for motivation...

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How To Update Your Garden Lighting To Show Off Your New Plant Projects

As the summer months roll around, most of us are looking forward to spending more time outside making the most of our gardens. The warmer weather means the opportunity to enjoy barbeques and also invest some time in giving our gardens the TLC that they deserve. Avid gardeners are likely

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How To Make A Room Seem Bigger With Light

There are a lot of different interior tricks people are now trying in an effort to make their pokey bedrooms or cramped living areas seem more generous in size. From large mirrors, to striped rugs that give the illusion of elongated space and crafty storage ideas, there's no end to the lengt

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How To Keep Safe If Streetlights Are Turned Off

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.<br /> <br /> &ldquo;The decision to turn off streetlights always impacts peopl

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How To Revamp Your Lighting For The Spring Months

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...

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How to Create a Warm Summer Glow with the Leading Online Lighting Expert

Now that summer has arrived, everyone wants to spend a little more time outside. The problem often comes when it gets dark and there isn't enough light to see by. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting expert, has released a list of tips to help its customers create a glow for th

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How to Give Summer Parties and BBQs the Wow Factor this Summer – On a Budget

Now that Brexit is on the horizon, Britons are being more careful with money than ever before. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting retailer, has come up with ways for budget-conscious Brits to set up a traditional summer BBQ or garden party without breaking the bank.

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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 &ndash; don't panic.<br /> <

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How to use light bulbs to make your home feel cosy during winter

While the summer months encourage us to head outdoors on an evening, during winter many people tend to hibernate, making their homes as cosy as possible as the long, chilly nights draw in. If you too are wanting to turn your house into a tranquil den, here's how to do so with the use of ligh

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10 DIY Light Fixture Ideas to Brighten Up Any Space

Whether you want to spruce up your home or add a unique touch to your businesses, DIY d&eacute;cor never fails to turn heads. For quick fix solutions that are cheap, easy and virtually instant, bespoke light fixtures are a great option...

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10 Creative Ways to Use an LED Strip

Gone are the days of dull and dreary bulbs. Today, British home and business owners enjoy a huge range of choice and creativity when it comes to lighting solutions. LED strips are an ultra-modern way to brighten up any space with a splash of colour.

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11 Great Ways to Recycle Incandescent Bulbs

Making the switch to LED light bulbs is a hugely effective way to slash the nation's CO2 emissions. Incandescent bulbs may be on their way out, but that doesn't mean they should be sent on a one way journey to...

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BLT Direct Offer Their Energy-Saving Tips for Summer

Leading lighting providers BLT Direct have announced their best energy-saving tips for summer, the best time of the year to cut those energy bills. With prolonged hours of daylight and pleasant temperatures, there is great potential to save energy over the summer, and the lighting experts at...p

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BLT Direct Launch Glossary of Terms to Help Mystified Consumers Pick Perfect Bulb

<span style="font-size: small;">A simple&nbsp;guide to understanding Lux, Lumens, CRI and other technical terms and the relationship between them.span>

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Leading Lighting Provider Offers Complete Light Bulb Buying Guide

<span>BLT Direct, one of the UK\'s leading providers of energy-saving lighting solutions has put together an easy guide to the light bulb aisle after it emerged that up to 65% of people are confused by the process of choosing the right bulb for them.span>

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Energy Saving Light Bulb Disposal: A Guide

Energy saving lighting solutions are becoming more and more prevalent in the homes and businesses of today, as people look to cut energy costs and become more aware of the carbon footprints that th...

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Are You Getting The Most Out Of Your Energy Saving Lightbulbs?

We all know that energy saving light bulbs boast significant advantages over the traditional incandescent bulb. Miles of column inches and acres of virtual space in the form of web pages have been ...

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How to slash your electricity bill

With the cost of petrol, travel and VAT rising the consumers' pocket will be taking a battering once again this year. If you want to make your money stretch a little further, you can reduce y...

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Scripps Howard News Service

A continuing compendium of tips and tricks from HGTV: Going green: - A two-stroke, gasoline-powered lawnmower releases as many hydrocarbons into the atmosphere in 30 minutes as a car does in 90 min...