March 4th, 2011
Welcome back to the Discount Lights & Knives featured blog series, Surprising LED Uses! This month we are taking a nose dive right into the ocean and learning how the United States Navy is about to launch a massive overhaul of their entire lighting system – and all because of one employee’s complaint!
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February 28th, 2011
Now that spring is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about sprucing up your yard or garden. You may have planted some bulbs, vegetables, or an herb garden. You may have even painted that rickety old fence. But for some reason the yard just isn’t looking up to snuff. Well, the solution to your landscaping woes may come from an unexpected source – LED lights!
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February 28th, 2011
By now you probably know a lot of the benefits of using LED lights. They are energy-efficient, cheaper to run, and better for the environment. But have you thought of ALL the different ways you can use LED bulbs around your home? Probably not. Here are three energy-saving uses for LED bulbs that you may not have thought of.
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February 27th, 2011
NBC Nightly News recently reported on the government-mandated phase out of traditional incandescent bulbs. This report focused on incandescent being replaced by compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), a move many people are not quite happy with. What was interesting about the report was that LED light bulbs – the world’s most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly type of bulb – was conspicuously absent from the report.
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February 24th, 2011
Winter is in full force, and if you’re like a lot of people, you can’t wait to head up into the snow. Discount Lights & Knives recently published an article about winter sports, safety, and the tools you’ll need before you head out. Titled Gearing Up For Winter Sports, the article looks at three major types – skiing, snowboarding, and sledding – and a few of the dangers people face when attempting these recreational activities. The following is an excerpt from the article:
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