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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...

8th August, 2017
Written By Gary Baker

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

13th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

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.

27th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

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

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

21st December, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

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 décor never fails to turn heads. For quick fix solutions that are cheap, easy and virtually instant, bespoke light fixtures are a great option...

9th February, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

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.

20th January, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

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...

11th January, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

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

24th July, 2014
Written By Steve Ellwood