Posted by Emma Reid on 18th Nov 2022
This week, we’re taking a look at vampires! No not the horror movie monsters, we’re looking at smart appliances, and how they can still consume power when you’re not using them.
Simply put, a Vampire Appliance is a device that continues to use power even when you’re not actively using them.
With the current energy crisis, smart appliances and smart bulbs in particular are getting the finger pointed at them for wasting energy… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 8th Nov 2022
Ever looked at a neighbour’s house that’s absolutely festooned in festive lights and wondered how much they cost to run? The answer might be less than you think.
With the cost of electricity going up, that question is more important than ever. However, if you want a little bit of festive sparkle to banish the winter blues, there’s ways to make sure they don’t cost you too much to run, even in the current climate. The key is making… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 2nd Nov 2022
LED strips are famous for the versatility, but not everyone likes the look of the bare strips. This is where profiles come in…
The amazing thing about LED strip lights is how anyone can install them with very little fuss. Often you can just stick the tape itself to any service. But this look won’t always blend into your décor, and if you’re not careful it can have a bit of an amateurish feel.
Profiles fix this problem.
Wh… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 26th Oct 2022
‘Who left these lights on?’ was probably the source of a lot of arguments in your home when you were younger, but LEDs can put an end to this argument for good. Here’s how.
Filament bulbs are expensive to run and don’t last very long (the sturdiest incandescent bulbs would only last for around 750 hours, which is about 2 months of typical use), which meant your parents were absolutely right to nag you about turning them off!… Read more