If you’ve run into either of these scenarios, you need a Ceiling Medallion: You’ve just bought your brand spankin’ new chandelier from Lighting and Locks, it’s arrived from FedEx, and you’ve taken down your old, chrome, polished-brass and seaweed colored chandelier from 1959 that you’ve hated ever since you bought the house. There’s a big, [...]
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The Legrand Adorne Collection- Moving Your Home Beyond Ordinary
Your home is a unique expression of your style and tastes. Every room is a reflection of your individuality, from the master closet to the kitchen. So why should you settle for the same light switches that are in every house? Or the same outlets? Why settle for having to paint a cheap plastic cover, [...]
Lighting 101: Preventing and Dealing with Lighting Emergencies or When UPS and FedEx Turn Evil
So, the Acme delivery service has just arrived with your lighting from your favorite online lighting retailer (why, lightingandlocks.com, of course). It’s a good thing, too, because you scheduled your electrician to be there the second the lighting fixtures show up since you also scheduled your house to close the next day. As the Acme [...]
Unique Lighting Fixtures: The Perfect Gift for Your Valentine
With January on its way out, Cupid is stirring and ready to get out that infamous arrow! Get your home décor-loving Valentine the best gift you can find: a unique lighting fixture from Lighting and Locks. We’ve gathered some of our favorites so that you can surprise that special someone with a gift of [...]
Ceiling Lights – or – How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Installing Ceiling Light Fixtures
Want to change out those ugly ceiling lights that have been hanging in your bedroom forever but don’t want to pay an electrician lots of $$$ for a five-minute job? Let us show you exactly how easy replacing those old ceiling lights can be with these tips. This guide will work for flush mounted ceiling [...]
Unique Lighting Fixtures: The Perfect Gift for Your Valentine
With January on its way out, Cupid is stirring and ready to get out that infamous arrow! Get your home décor-loving Valentine the best gift you can find: a unique lighting fixture from Lighting and Locks. We’ve gathered some of our favorites so that you can surprise that special someone with a gift of elegance, [...]
Kitchen Lighting – Zen and the Art of Lighting Your Kitchen
Choosing just the right Kitchen Lighting can be a difficult task. The kitchen is the busiest room in your house. It could also be used as a dining room or a room to gather with friends and family. It’s important to choose the right lighting for your kitchen for whatever role it takes on in [...]
Tips for Selecting the Best Ceiling Fan for Your Home
Now is the perfect time to pick the best ceiling fan for your home. Before you know it, Springtime will be here, and it will be time to begin construction and remodeling projects in earnest. With so many unique ceiling fans to choose from, just picking out the best ceiling fan can be a challenge [...]
Save Money on Your Electricity Bill This Winter
Saving electricity is important to everyone. Not only does it save us money, but it also helps the environment. Going green is growing in popularity every year and for good reason. Saving electricity is simple to do in the winter and LightingandLocks.com wants to help you save the planet and your pocket book. Electric heat [...]
The Quintessential Winter Playlist: Dim Your Lights and Curl On Up!
Winter is here and the days are getting shorter. When the wind is howling outside, it’s understandable to want to spend the day indoors. Dim your tabletop lamps, pour a drink, and fill your warm home with these winter friendly songs. Lighting and Locks has the ideal playlist for you to snuggle up to and [...]