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A Guide to Home Security Lighting
Home security lighting can not only help prevent unwanted incidents, but can give every homeowner or tenant peace of mind whether you’re home or not. Most security lighting is used outdoors, offering a way to illuminate paths, doorsteps, and entrances – no matter the style or layout of your home.
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Best Light Features for Each Room
Believe it or not, your living room and bedroom can all benefit from the same type of lighting. Much of the lighting in this space will be ambient, often a ceiling- or wall-mounted fixture. You may choose to use floor or table lamps in areas where larger light sources don’t reach as well, like in an alcove or on either side of the bed.
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Koda Wins an Innovation Award
For the year 2020, the magazine dispatched judges to the virtual National Hardware Show® held last October 2020 in search of unique and eye-catching merchandise with real retail potential. In 2020, a total of 31 products were chosen, one of which was our LED Linkable Shop Light. Unlike other awards, judges for the Innovation Award do not come from the magazine's editorial team. Still, they are actual retailers who have real-world experience with what sells and what doesn't.
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Evolution of the Light Bulb
LED lighting is a game-changer in the evolution of the light bulb. The first usable LED products to hit the market were HP’s LED display and Monsanto’s LED indicator lamp in 1968. These first LEDs were red lights that were only bright enough for use as indicators. These breakthroughs were the beginning of LED lighting.
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Light the Way for a Better Tomorrow this Earth Day
Another Earth Day is nearly upon us, coming up on April 22. Unfortunately, due to restrictions from COVID-19 and requirements to socially distance to keep everyone safe, participating in large Earth Day events will be a challenge this year. This does not need to halt the celebration altogether, though.
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Things To Do During the Coronavirus Self-Quarantine
Many cities and countries worldwide are currently in a mandatory lockdown due to the widespread transmission of COVID-19, with individuals voluntarily following suit to protect themselves and the public health in general.
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How to Have the Perfect At-Home Date Night
Let's face it- going out for dates isn't all it's cracked up to be. You spend too much, you're stuck in a crowded area, you have to agree on a place (What do you want to do? Where do you want to go?)
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Choosing the Right Ceiling Lights for Your Home
If your home lighting includes ceiling lights, the time will come when replacements are needed. You might want an updated design, brighter lighting or higher efficiency. Maybe the old fixture has just stopped working. If you haven’t shopped for a ceiling light in a while, you’ll be amazed at the range of features available in the latest models.
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Koda™ Unveils the First Smart Home Security Light Camera With UltraSense™ Two-Step Motion Detection Technology
The new outdoor, smart home light with built-in camera from Koda™ keeps an eye on your home when you're not around with intelligent features, such as UltraSense™ motion detector, smart event trigger, ultra-bright floodlight with audible and visual alarms, and a built-in mic and speaker for two-way communication.
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