A federal rule that took effect on Tuesday will largely consign one of the world's great inventions — the incandescent light bulb — to the technological dustbin. The rule from the U.S. Department of ...

The lighting in a room isn’t just part of the decor; it can affect everything from your sleep schedule to your brain power. So it’s understandable that you want your home, the place you presumably ...

They last much longer, can be dimmed and produce light in a variety of colors. By Arlene Hirst This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative partner in the ...

Fixture wires used as pendant conductors for incandescent luminaires with intermediate or candelabra-base lampholders shall not be smaller than _____ AWG. Article 410 covers the requirements for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to the kitchen, lighting is everything. From functional lighting that keeps your cutting boards and cooktops bright enough to ...

Dimmer switches give you control over the brightness of your lights, letting you set the mood according to the occasion. ...

First, let’s make the distinction between Articles 410 and 411 of the 2011 NEC. Article 410 provides the requirements for installing luminaires, lampholders, lamps ...

Pendant lights are having their time in the spotlight. They’re bringing their special blend of illuminated magic to kitchen benches (where, it seems, three’s good company), creating bedside ambience ...

Dezeen promotion: two shades slot together to make up these pendant lights, recently launched by Canadian lighting brand ANDlight. Originally developed by designer and brand co-founder Lukas Peet in ...

Incandescent era, RIP. Like it or not, it's time to move on. Traditional incandescent lightbulbs are gone—not banned, precisely, but phased out because the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), ...