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Three tips to reduce your average electricity bill

Discover the best way to keep your energy bills low and save money with these useful tips. From switching to LED lightbulbs to using energy-efficient appliances, there are lots of ways to cut back on energy usage.

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The Ultimate Guide to Using LED Light Strips In Your Home

Being both easy to install, and versatile enough to be installed into rooms inside–or outside–of your home, strip lighting is a seriously impressive way to reinvent your space and make your home feel brand new again.

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Why You Should Use Daylight Bulbs in the Kitchen

Lighting can drastically change the atmosphere of any room within the home. Warmer and more dimly lit rooms are instantly more cosy and snug. On the other hand, brightly lit rooms help you to feel more alert, awake, and focused. Which lighting best fits where depends on the tasks you

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Understanding LED Drivers

An LED driver is an essential part of all LED circuits. It is a self-contained power supply that regulates the amount of power to an LED or an array of LEDs. Without it, your LEDs will become damaged through overheating, leading to poor performance or circuit failure. Here’s a

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How to choose the perfect patio heater

With summer drawing to a close, homeowners looking to make the most of their gardens as the temperatures start to drop might want to consider purchasing a patio heater to extend outdoor social gatherings long after summer has been and gone.

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4 lockdown lighting projects for you to try this weekend

Looking to give your home a lighting lift this winter? Not all DIY lighting projects need to take up your entire weekend, so here are a few suggestions on how you can lighten and brighten both your outdoor and indoor space in no time at all.

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4 lighting trends set to be big in 2021

If you've got big plans to give your home an overhaul in 2021, don't miss out on the opportunity to illuminate your stylish new look with some incredible lighting. From modern looks with an industrial twist to vintage aesthetics suitable for period properties and more...

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5 Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Office Right Now

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many office workers have now been forced to work from home, which is great in some ways; you avoid a long commute, save money on transport, and can wear whatever you like! However, being at home can also be an easy cause of distraction.

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Meeting outside this winter? Our range of patio heaters can help keep guests cosy when social distancing

With many experts warning that we could be asked to keep our distance from loved ones for some time to come as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on our usual routines, many homeowners are getting creative this winter so they don’t miss out on vital

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BLT Direct Reveals Most Popular Lockdown Lighting Projects

BLT Direct, a leading stockist of high-quality lighting products and accessories, has revealed its bestselling lockdown products as the nation turned to home and garden improvements to keep them occupied during coronavirus restrictions. With the UK government urging the population to stay home and with millions furloughed, many homeowners have

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5 things to think about when it comes to garden lighting

With spring on the way, now is the perfect time to begin prepping your...

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How to Revamp Your LED Lighting in 5 Simple Steps

Making the switch from incandescent to LED bulbs is one of the best ways to revamp your home lighting…

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What Do Philip’s Huge LED Lightbulbs Tell Us About The Future Of Home Lighting?

As lighting brand Philips gears up to introduce a new range of vintage-style LED light bulbs to the market, it seems that brands across the board are going crazy for this new style of home lighting.

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Could Transforming Office Lighting Help Businesses To Attract Fresh, Young Talent?

A lighting specialist that stocks a wide range of commercial and domestic applications is encouraging businesses to adapt their office lighting in order to draw in millennial talent.

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Motion Sensors Could Help You Cut Your Light Bills Reports BLT

Thrifty homeowners looking to pinch pennies this year are being encouraged to invest in motion sensors by a lighting expert company.

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In recognition of traffic lights being in use for 150 years BLT weighs in on the progression of public lighting.

It has been 150 years since the first public traffic light was used in England, sparking interest from lighting specialists BLT about the progression that public lighting has seen over the years.

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How Lighting Can Reduce The Global Demand For Electricity

As a new report is launched by the UN providing guidance on energy efficient lighting, BLT Direct, the online lighting experts, have highlighted how crucial it is for the world to switch over to LED bulbs to reduce the global demand for energy.

“The report shows that we could

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Lighting Experts BLT Direct Reveal Where Bulbs Are Going Next

Lighting retailer BLT Direct is closely following the lighting revolution. With more and more people waking up to the effect lighting can have on their mood and emotions, BLT Direct is readying itself to sell the next generation of lightbulbs, designed specifically to improve day-to- day living.

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How To Keep Safe If Streetlights Are Turned Off

Following government warnings that Britain may have to start turning streetlights off to pay for other government services, lighting experts BLT Direct have issued guidance to homeowners anxious to keep safe at night.

“The decision to turn off streetlights always impacts peopl

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How to Create a Warm Summer Glow with the Leading Online Lighting Expert

Now that summer has arrived, everyone wants to spend a little more time outside. The problem often comes when it gets dark and there isn't enough light to see by. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting expert, has released a list of tips to help its customers create a glow for th

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BLT Direct Celebrates Retailer Lighting Creativity

In a world where lighting innovations are becoming more common, BLT Direct, one of the leading suppliers of lightbulbs and lighting accessories in the UK, has welcomed a supermarket's lighting creativity in a bid to boost sales. The Pilot in Globus supermarket chain in Germany has used

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How to Give Summer Parties and BBQs the Wow Factor this Summer – On a Budget

Now that Brexit is on the horizon, Britons are being more careful with money than ever before. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting retailer, has come up with ways for budget-conscious Brits to set up a traditional summer BBQ or garden party without breaking the bank.

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Prepare for the Summer Swarm with BLT Direct

With the warmer weather comes the appearance of insects and bugs. Although for the average household they aren't an issue, for those living in rural areas and business owners, the warmer weather can wreak havoc. Causing issues when preparing food, and with children and pets, insects and bugs

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Why LED Light Bulbs Facilitate the Lagom Lifestyle

Lagom may be the latest trend taking over lifestyles, but who knows what it really stands for? Taking inspiration from sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles, lagom has kicked the warming and cosy ‘hygee' to the curb by bringing attention to carbon footprints and sustainability

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BLT Direct Reveals Life Hacks for Getting Through the Day

BLT Direct, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of lightbulbs and essential home accessories, has offered those struggling with everyday activities tips for getting though the average day, as a survey has revealed that 20 percent of the population in the country do not know how to chang