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	<title>The home improvement Blog &#187; Lighting</title>
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		<title>Closet Lighting</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 13:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
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What&#8217;s the point of storing your stuff in a large closet when you can&#8217;t see them? This is why closet lights were invented. Sure you can use the light in the room where the closet is located but having a light behind you is not a great idea. You can cast a shadow onto the [...]]]></description>
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<p>What&#8217;s the point of storing your stuff in a large closet when you can&#8217;t see them? This is why closet lights were invented. Sure you can use the light in the room where the closet is located but having a light behind you is not a great idea. You can cast a shadow onto the contents of the closet and this will make finding what you need even more difficult. For a good closet light, go for fluorescent. Never use incandescent bulbs because they can cause fire. And instead of a single light, you may want to consider lights under the shelves as well. These will definitely make your closet easier to navigate.</p>
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		<title>Great Lighting for your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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You do important work in the kitchen. Some people enjoy cooking while others find it a boring chore. And if your kitchen is not well-lighed, food preparation will definitely be one of your least favorite household chores. For a kitchen, track lights are great. They can be installed even in sloped ceilings. They are also [...]]]></description>
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<p>You do important work in the kitchen. Some people enjoy cooking while others find it a boring chore. And if your kitchen is not well-lighed, food preparation will definitely be one of your least favorite household chores. For a kitchen, track lights are great. They can be installed even in sloped ceilings. They are also easy to replace. Aside from lights on the ceiling, you may also want to have lights near work zones. Lighting under cabinets is also important.  You can get halogen bulbs or fluorescent lights. They can be purchased at any hardware store near you.</p>
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		<title>Reasons Why You Should Have LED Lights in your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Having  a green home is all the rage these days. If you want to join this amazing bandwagon, you may want to start with the lights in your home. It is highly likely that the lights in your house are not energy-efficient. What you can do is replace them with LED lights. The following are [...]]]></description>
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<p>Having  a green home is all the rage these days. If you want to join this amazing bandwagon, you may want to start with the lights in your home. It is highly likely that the lights in your house are not energy-efficient. What you can do is replace them with LED lights. The following are the benefits of LED lights:</p>
<p>1)Long-lasting<br />
2)Durable<br />
3)Do not cause heat<br />
4)More efficient<br />
5)Contains no mercury</p>
<p>LED lights can also be used even in places with no electrical lines. This is because they can be powered by solar energy.</p>
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