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Lantern Roundup: One for Every Style

Posted by: Caroline Inge on February 20th, 2012 | Make A Comment

Just google the word “lantern” and you’ll find lanterns in dozens of home design images. These beautiful light fixtures refer to a style of lighting in which the bulbs are either fully enclosed (usually by glass) or semi-enclosed with a cage. Lanterns have a very traditional aesthetic as they’ve been used to light homes and streets since the 1800s. Lanterns originally were used to shield a delicate candle flame from the wind and elements. While many people still consider them an outdoor lighting fixture, contemporary designs often bring them inside. Today, you’ll find them in every style under the sun and used in just about every room in the house. They’re hanging over a kitchen sink, over an island, over the dining room table, in the foyer, and even in outdoor rooms. Lanterns are a classic pendant lighting option that can be easily worked into the style of your home.

Not convinced? We’ll help you pick the style that works best in your home with this lantern roundup:

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How to Choose a Chandelier for Your Table

Posted by: Caroline Inge on February 17th, 2012 | 6 Comments

One of the best ways to turn a boring dining room into a drama-filled entertaining space is to add a large chandelier over your table. Not only will it give your room the proper light that you need for dining and entertaining, but chandeliers provide a beautiful focal point for your space. Whether you’re looking for a light fixture that is traditional, over-the-top, or even quite simple, you’ll want to learn how to choose a chandelier that will work best for your space.

The most important thing you should focus on (other than style) is the size. Before you start shopping, measure the length of your dining room table – you’ll want to choose a chandelier with a width that measures one half of the length of the table.

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YouTube Thursdays: How To Safely Replace A Vanity Light

Posted by: Shaina Oliphant on January 19th, 2012 | Make A Comment

Whenever you’re dealing with electrical wiring things can get a little tricky and you must remember that it’s always safety first! As long as you follow a few basic safety precautions, replacing a vanity light in your bathroom is an easy project that you can handle yourself without the help of a professional electrician.

This video gives you step-by-step instructions on how to replace your vanity light while highlighting important safety issues like switching off the electricity from the power box. Remember to disconnect all electrical wires and make sure that the proper wiring is in place before removing bulbs from the old fixture to avoid breaking them.

Be sure to check out our huge selection of bath products, including vanities, faucets, tubs and toilets. You can also visit our Home Depot How-To Community Forum for expert associate advice on all sorts of home improvement projects.

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Illuminating Black Friday Savings On Indoor And Outdoor Lighting

Posted by: Ayana Glaze on November 24th, 2011 | Make A Comment

If you’re looking to make a lighting upgrade, now’s the time to do it. The Home Depot has some awesome Black Friday specials on indoor lighting, lamps, outdoor lighting and ceiling fans. These are exclusive savings on top brands that you don’t want to miss.

Marvel Hero Spider Man Lamp

Special Buys on Lamps

Looking for cool kid gifts? You might not think of The Home Depot as the place to shop for kids, but we’ve got some real cool lamps marked down exclusively for Black Friday. Save 15% off select Disney and Marvel Hero lamps like this awesome Spider Man Lamp when you shop online.

Home Accents Candy Cane Solar Lights

Outdoor Lighting Deals

Black Friday 2011 is the perfect time to stock up on outdoor lighting favorites or update your current lighting. Take advantage of huge markdowns on solar lights, LED lights and decorative outdoor lighting fixtures. You’ll even find savings on holiday solar lighting like this 6-pack of candy cane solar lights.

Hampton Bay Ceiling Fan

Up to 50% Off Ceiling Fans

If you meant to upgrade your ceiling fans this summer but never got around to it, it’s not too late. Black Friday is a great time to shop The Home Depot for huge savings on ceiling fans. Stylish ceiling fans by Hampton Bay and Hunter are available online only for as much as 50% off.

: Up to 75% Off Indoor Lighting

Indoor Lighting Specials

Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are big family holidays, now is a great time to transform the look of your family room, kitchen or den … the places where guests gather the most. Set the mood by giving your home an indoor lighting makeover with savings of up to 75% off and contemporary lighting styles by Eglo from 35% – 65% off.

We’re shedding the light on savings on lamps, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting and indoor lighting at your local The Home Depot store and at homedepot.com. Visit homedepot.com for updates on Black Friday online deals on appliances, flooring, tools and hardware, bath, outdoor power equipment and holiday decorations.

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LED Bulbs: The Next Best Thing In Home Lighting

Posted by: Jae Warren on October 21st, 2011 | One Comment

What if you could buy a light bulb that would last up to 46 years? Or, get 20,000 to 50,000 hours of light from the same bulb – a bulb that also consumes up to 85% less energy than the standard incandescent light bulb, while providing superior light quality?

How about never having to climb another ladder to change a blown ceiling light, or an outdoor security light on the edge of your rooftop? And just how many books you could devour in those 46 years – warmed by the ambient glow of soft white light from your favorite reading lamp?

Now, imagine this bulb also emits light from small computer chips made of semi-conductive material, allowing it to produce ultra-compact, highly efficient light while giving off very little heat? Would you be impressed?

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Make The Switch To Energy-Efficient CFL Light Bulbs

Posted by: Jae Warren on October 3rd, 2011 | 5 Comments

Staring at the bewildering array of light bulb options on the shelves today can make you wonder just how many science degrees you need to replace a bulb in the bathroom. Since when did this become so difficult? First it was incandescent bulbs, now those spiral CFL things?

While the technology and new terminology may seem a bit alien now – trust me when I tell you – it’s not rocket science. Armed with just a few basic facts about the CFL bulbs, you will not only be able to choose the perfect bulb for your lighting needs, but also find savings for every socket in your home.

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New Lighting Collections: Definitely Not Your Grandma’s Lighting

Posted by: Ayana Glaze on September 30th, 2011 | Make A Comment

Fall has arrived and winter will soon follow. Cooler days mean more time spent indoors, making fall the perfect time to complete projects around the house. Since the holidays are right around the corner, it’s even more important to complete some of the do-it-yourself projects on your list. Just make sure a lighting update is included.

Changing indoor lighting fixtures is an inexpensive way to update to your décor. You can do a lot with lighting – create ambience, illuminate a piece of art or even transform a room. The ideas are limitless! The only question is what’s your lighting style? Answer that, and you’ll be on your way to a fabulous redesign inspired by a simple lighting upgrade.

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Easy, Breezy, Affordable Ceiling Fans from Hampton Bay

Posted by: Rasheeda Ali on May 25th, 2011 | Make A Comment

As the warming trend continues into the summer months, most of us are looking for easy and affordable ways to beat the heat. Hampton Bay has the answer with two stylish “Click-In” assembly ceiling fans for $99 each:

Hampton Bay Fast Attach 52 In. Bronze Ceiling Fan – This fan is ideal for large rooms and offers 3 reversible speeds. The dark walnut blades, bronze oil-rubbed finish and metal ring-accented glass bowl light fixture offer a transitional look that complements a variety of decor styles. In addition, this fan is designed to “Click-In” for quick assembly and easy removal for cleaning.

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Save Energy, Save Money With New Light Bulb Technology

Posted by: Julie Jones on May 24th, 2011 | 7 Comments

Did you know that you can save up to 75% more energy by using CFL light bulbs and up to 85% more with LED light bulbs? These types of bulbs last much longer than the incandescent light bulbs we’re all used to. New light bulb technology provides warm light, energy savings and the convenience of not having to change your bulbs out for years. A great bonus, especially if you’ve got various light fixtures in hard-to-reach places throughout your home!

The Home Depot has an extensive selection of specialty bulbs for just about every application…we even have an online light bulb finder tool to help you choose the ideal bulb for your specific needs. And did you know that The Home Depot will recycle your CFL light bulbs for you? Simply bring your old bulbs to your local store, deposit them into the bright orange collection bin and we’ll do the rest.

The Home Depot is your all-around source for light bulbs and light bulb information. Check out our selection online or view this video for ideas about what new lighting can do for the beauty and energy efficiency of your home.

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Stylish and Functional Outdoor Lighting

Posted by: Julie Jones on April 27th, 2011 | One Comment

Now is the time to add light, style and pest control to your deck or patio with outdoor candles and torches. The Home Depot has a wide and whimsical collection of fun tiki torches such as King Luau and King Kona and the classic South Seas Bamboo Torch. We also now offer torch fuel canisters that burn in color….you can choose from a beautiful blue, green, yellow or orange flame.

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