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Chandeliers are more than just a way to illuminate a room. They add style and become part of the home decor. Like any decorative piece, the right chandeliercan make a big difference in the look and feel of a room. A large or ornate chandelier will overwhelm a small living space, and a small, simple one will not look right in a formal dining room. Here's how to choose the best lighting for your home.

The holidays are a great opportunity to relax with your family and forget about the daily stresses that come with your normal routine. It is easy to be in such a hurry packing and getting everyone in the family ready for a trip, that you don't think about how to save on electricity when going out of town for the holidays.

Are you having trouble choosing the most efficient light for each room of your house? Each room has specific and unique needs for both general and accent lighting. Whether you are redoing a particular room or planning a complete home makeover, the following tips will help you with all of your home lighting renovations.

Brightening a dark room doesn't require knocking out walls to put in extra windows, and it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Several simple maintenance and decorating tasks can make a small or poorly-lit room seem bigger and brighter in no time.

Most people dread the hottest months of the year. From relying more heavily on our air conditioners to saturating our yards to prevent our lawns from dying to taking seemingly 10 showers a day to de-sweat ourselves, we spend a lot of money keeping our homes and ourselves cool every summer.