- How should you light a room with an aquarium?
- Randall Whitehead answers questions about how to light a living room with a large aquarium tank and companies that make UL-approved recessed LED fixtures. More...
- Which companies make quality CFL dimmers?
- Randall Whitehead explains where to turn for dimmable CFLs and the control systems that love them. More...
- What should you do if you break a CFL?
- Randall Whitehead explains that compact fluorescent bulbs do contain mercury, but not enough to be concerned about. More...
- Will fluorescent bulbs make lamp shades last longer?
- Will fluorescent bulbs lengthen the lift of lamp shades because they are cooler than incandescents? More...
- Are CFLs a bad choice for ceiling cans?
- Q: "Having just started on a major renovation and addition to my old Victorian, I found compact fluorescents very useful. However, I heard 'somewhere' that CFLs are not a good choice for ceiling cans because the heat buildup seriously shortens the bulb's life. True or false?" More...
- Tips for illuminating children’s rooms
- What's the best way to light children's rooms? More...
- Tips for lighting stairwells
- Stairs may need plenty of light, but they also present precarious places for changing bulbs. More...
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- Do LEDs Have Oomph?
- Q: “Randall, I am a vocal advocate for green building and lighting. Is there an equation to compare LED to incandescent watts? I have a customer who is very interested in LEDs, and we are retrofitting with LLF retrofit cans. What’s your opinion about that product? Can you get dimmable LED recessed lights? Do they fit in regular cans? Also, what insight can you give regarding the future of LED overhead lights in commercial applications?” More...
- Night Light
- Q: “Randall, why is exterior lighting overlooked? Why should it not be?”
A: I think people are more concerned with the inside of their homes. Once they have settled in, they realize there is valuable real estate beyond the front and back doors. More...
- Whitehead 2.0
- Q: “Randall, with screw-in compact fluorescent bulbs expected to appeal to consumers, do the hardwired rules in California’s Title 24 seem off target? Available dimmable products require expensive fluorescent dimmers and more than two wires, requiring a switch leg.” More...
- Island Oasis
- Q: “Randall, I want to install non-returnable 6-inch by 6-inch mini pendants over a 4-foot kitchen island with 8-foot ceilings. Are they too big for my space?”
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- Path of Resistance
- Q:“Randall, during the 18 years I have been an interior designer, I have attended dozens of your presentations—absolutely the best in humor and information. You are just a genius, and your accomplishments so impressive. I have
all of your books—well-worn.
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- The Indirect Route
- Q: "Randall, I need a pendant fixture for a den just to light the ceiling. I am looking for indirect light (uplight only, with a solid round base, perhaps made of metal). Do you have any suggestions?" More...
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