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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.

5th January, 2021
Written By Gary Baker

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…

3rd April, 2020
Written By Steve Ellwood

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...

21st February, 2020
Written By Steve Ellwood

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...

17th January, 2020
Written By Daniel Shakles

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...

13th December, 2019
Written By Daniel Shakles

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...

8th November, 2019
Written By Daniel Shakles

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...

1st October, 2018
Written By Gary Baker

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

28th May, 2018
Written By Gary Baker

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

18th October, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

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.

“The decision to turn off streetlights always impacts peopl

8th August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood