I'm always interested in learning more about companies that manufacture products here in the US. Recently, I came across FireFly LED Lighting, an Austin, TX based company that was founded in 2009. They create energy saving LEDs, and their line includes replacement bulbs and fixtures, along with custom solutions for individuals and businesses. More

The ushering in of spring on Tuesday may have gone unnoticed due to the lack of a proper winter in many regions of the US, but it is here, nonetheless! And with the change in seasons comes longer days, outdoor dining, blooming flowers, and an opportunity to renew and refresh your space. Take a break from preparing taxes and consider these 10 tips for reviving your abode; and please share your tips! More

Tony Oliver spends his days working as lead carpenter on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, but he recently ventured out and started his own design company, Dylan Design Co. Through Etsy, he sells wonderfully modern furniture and lighting, primarily with a focus on vintage materials and beautifully carved salvaged wood. More

How often do you think about lightbulbs other than when you have to change them? We would guess rarely. Yet this workhorse of home illumination can be beautiful in its own right. Showcasing your bulbs is a way to appreciate tech old and new. More

Deciding to switch from incandescent light bulbs to energy-saving CFLs or LEDs is easy. Figuring out how many lumens your new bulbs should be is not. Luckily, we've got a handy cheat sheet for you that shows the right conversions for switching your home lighting needs from watts to lumens. More

Traditionally, gold conveyed a sense of opulence and glamor. Today, a punch of gold can also convey pop fun. These gold accessories are current and functional too. Even the smart phone handset you say? It may look like mere trendy tchotchke, but it cuts down on 96% of cell phone radiation, making it both fun and functional. More

Do you know any real-life morning people? The kind who hop out of bed five minutes before the alarm and immediately spring into alertness? If you're like me, those people are exotic objects of your envy, while you try to will yourself to sleep at night and have a stress injury from hitting the snooze button too much. Sleep researchers say the most important sleep and wake-up cue for your body is light. Is the light in your life messing up your sleep cycle? More

There's no denying the wonders that a little natural light can bring into a home. But due to tight spaces, strange layouts or close neighbors many of us are stuck with artificial light. Day lighting company, VELUX, recently set out so solve this problem with their new product, the Lovegrove Chandelier, which can be installed anywhere and is powered by the sun. More

For all the fancy, futuristic tech available in the world, simple windows remain a luxury. They're expensive, breakable, energy-inefficient- and that's just the glass itself. Windows with a view- even a glimpse of the sky- are harder to come by, especially in offices and cities. But what if the ever-changing, luminous quality of the sky could be reproduced on your ceiling? More

Just in case you missed it, Re-Nest tested out 18 lightbulbs in 10 weeks during the Lightbulb Wars, highlighting the pros and cons of various brands, models and lighting technologies. If you want to dust up on your knowledge about the differences in current light bulb options, check out this infographic from WellHome Energy Audits outlining their cost, life, lumens, and environmental impact. More