Categotry Archives: Lamps

One of the better, more convenient inventions in lighting came with the use of the touch lamp, which eliminated the need for a switch with which to turn a light on and off. While useful in turning it off, a touch lamp is more advantageous to turning it on to eliminate the need to fumble in the dark searching for… (more…)

Those of us that have drive ways, lawns and gardens need lighting in order to enable visibility at night and also for protection purposes, as robbers will think twice to attack a well lit place however they may be tempted by a house that is in complete darkness. Here are how with the light lamp post you can have the… (more…)

The fragrance lamp is sometimes also known as the fragrance lampe and, is a catalytic diffusion lamp that can impart fragrance while also providing pure air at the same time. The advantage of using fragrance lamps is that they can effectively do away with as much as 85% of bacteria present in a room for 30 hours after initial operating… (more…)

The season of winter can sometimes be a very depressing time of the year. Depression-like symptoms can be triggered due to the lack of sunlight coupled with the experience of continual rain or snow. Often, during these times of inclement weather, an individual is forced to stay indoors. Sometimes this condition is known as cabin fever or, more scientifically, can… (more…)

It has been noted that even hurricane strength wind should not be able to extinguish the light of a hurricane lamp, especially with the glass chimney in place. Typically, they hold a candle, work as an oil lamp or contain an electric light adding ambience to your home’s décor and not necessarily a source for brilliant lighting. Whether hanging on… (more…)

When working on small, intricate details a good magnifying lamp can make a world of difference in your ability to see what you are trying to accomplish. The magnifying lamp will typically have a circular light source surrounding a magnifying glass, which enables you to direct light directly at the point at which you are focusing your work. They are… (more…)

Are wall lamps outdated or just not as useful and elegant as they used to be; whatever the cause there is a lot less usage of wall lamps in private homes then it used to be. However, they are not totally extinct as some places in the house can use them and some very elegant and posh establishments cannot function… (more…)

Light fixtures equipped with a fluorescent lamp are becoming more popular as a means of reducing energy costs as well as time and expense of changing light bulbs. They not only use less power to use, they generally last considerably longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. While the term fluorescent lamp may technically be a misnomer, it is used due… (more…)

If you have ever taken lodging in a motel and turned the installed timer switch in the bathroom, you have probably experienced the soothing effects of a heat lamp. This timer, when it is activated, heats the room and adds to the pleasure of a hot bath or shower. Or perhaps you’ve gone to a delicatessen or passed through a… (more…)