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Is it Time to Switch from Halogen GU10 Lamps to LED GU10 Lamps? Absolutely!
Halogen GU10 lamp caps have been a staple in British households for decades, being one of the most...
Choosing LED Undercabinet Lighting when Designing your Kitchen Lights
Choosing the right lighting when planning the ambience of your kitchen is very important. In...
Take the Strain off your back with CK's Technicians Wheeled Toolcase Max
Carl Kammerling have caused excitement in the building industry, as they are now releasing wheeled...
The Atelier range from Astro Mixes Workplace Functionality with Design Prowess
The Atelier collection was born out of Astro’s love for the formidable and functional design of...
The Lutron RA2 Select System - Simple to set up and use Smart Home System
The Lutron RA2 Select system is a simple and easy to set up (and use) smart home system. In this...
The 18th Edition Wiring Regs: there's still so much to Know and Understand!
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations brought about a whole range of new rules to the electrical...
Introducing the Flexible and Innovative Astro Lighting Track System
Track lighting is a system that involves installing multiple lights from a single live feed. The...
How and why LED Cove Lighting could be the Next Big Thing in Indoor Lighting
Cove lighting is a form of indirect lighting built into ledges, recesses or high up on the walls...
Ventilation Fans: what type of extractor fans you need, where, and why
Ventilation plays a huge part in all of our lives, keeping the air in our homes safe to breathe...
On Choosing and Placing your Picture Lights, which now use a LED lamp
Picture lights are a classic way to highlight your favourite painting or picture. In this case,...
The Reviews are in: Tradespeople Love CK Magma Technician's Toolcase Max!
Carl Kammerling International has introduced the CK Magma Technician’s Toolcase Max, which is its...
How D-Line Spring and U-Clips Fire Rated Cable Supports meet the 18th Edition Regs
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations have brought in a whole new set of guidelines for staying safe...
Are the USB Socket Chargers Safe for Children, and more on USB Integrated Sockets
Electrical appliances and outlets can be dangerous for anyone - but particular care needs to be...
Smart Lighting Control for Warehouses: PIR Motion Detectors and smart LED Lights
Modern lighting controls are commonly associated with office buildings, which seek to create...
Simple Visual Safety Checks around your Home that can Save your Life
When we are at home, we usually feel very safe and become complacent. However, overlooking...
The Causes and Effects of 'Toxic Home Syndrome' and how to Combat it
It is estimated that over 15.3 million homes in the UK are at risk of ‘Toxic Home Syndrome’ (THS),...