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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-10-19, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006. PAGE 21. T VE 4,670;,/ L ) I -A 1 \ I t' i A Division of Benmiller Construction Ltd. COMMERCIAL—RESIDENTIAL—AGRICULTURAL—INDUSTRIAL • Spray Foam • Loose Fill • Wells • • Basements • Crawlspaces • Air Sealing • • Coolers & Freezers • Cottage Floor Undersides • Attics • • Professional Consultation & Written Estimates • Fax: 519-524-6173 519-524-9169 1-866-524-9169 81175 Grist Mill Line, RR 4, Goderich CAPTION: The type of lighting Award-Winning Furnace. mm Rewarding Performance. If you need a new furnace, call us, your local Ruud® dealer. Our award-winning Ruud furnace line has been recognized as leading the industry in innovation and performance- and you get it all with the Ruud brand's time-tested reliability. • Energy Star Certified Products • Lower Energy Bills • Backed With Great Warranties vo,chS1 WINNER cmatz7=2..d.. reaSVEW775:71 2003 Duizer Plumbing & Heating Londesboro, Ontario Tom 519-523-4359 Steve 519-482-5267 WINNER: 2003 COMFORTECH WINNER: 2004 AHR/ASHRAE SHOWCASE AWARD "INNOVATION AWARD" Outstanding Innovation Heating Product Category Heating Products More than flipping a switch • Halogen Lightbulbs. A type of incandescent bulb, halogen bulbs are more expensive than typical incandescents because they contain halogen gases intended to increase a bulb's life span. Again, however, halogen bulbs life expectancy pales in comparison to fluorescents, which use up less electricity over longer lengths of • time than halogen bulbs. Additionally, some halogen bulbs can get very hot, making them a fire hazard. DALE PUMP & FARM SERVICE LTD. Pumps & Pipe Lines - Conditioners Heaters - Water Installations - Backhoe Service Ton alt votet water wad 269 Ontario Street, Clinton, Ont. NOM 1 HO Phone 519-482-3274 Fax 519-482-9540 GRUNDFOS - MYERS Creating a mood The type of lighting you choose for a room often depends on how you're planning to use that room. (MS) — Different rooms in a home are supposed to create different moods. For instance, while living rooms are known to be for lounging and laughing, a study or den should be more like a library, where it's easy to get some work done away from the hustle and bustle of a room like the kitchen. What makes such moods possible is often a room's lighting, which can set the tone for what you intend to do with a given space. Just as there are many moods that can be applied throughout a house depending on the room, there are many different options for how to light a room depending on how that room will be used. General Lighting General lighting is often what you'll turn on once the sun goes down as a replacement for natural lighting. The types of lights used can be ceiling-mounted fixtures, chandeliers, pendulum lighting or downlights. How much lighting you choose depends on the room's size and design, as general lighting, while designed to replace natural light, also pulls double-duty by creating your desired ambience. Task Lighting Task lighting does just what its name implies: provide task-specific lighting. Task lighting can be placed in the kitchen to help the house chef cook up the family meals, or near your favourite reading chair to help you polish off the latest bestseller. Task lighting typically involves inexpensive items such as portable lamps, wall-mounted spotlights or even desk lamps to help provide some extra light when it comes time to surf the Internet or pay some bills. Accent Lighting Accent lighting provides little in the way of everyday usage, but is more to shed light on a particular item, such as a painting you might be especially proud of or a child's diploma or award. Generally, accent lighting is for decorative purposes. Wall- or ceiling-mounted spotlights are the most common forms of accent lighting. Though some homeowners might be aware of the different types of lighting, they might not be informed about the differences between the types of bulbs used in lighting. As insignificant as it can seem when buying lightbulbs, the type of bulb you choose to put in your lights can save a substantial amount of money on your energy bill. • Fluorescent Lightbulbs. These have become increasingly popular over the yeays, as they have proven to be the most efficient bulbs you can buy. While their initial cost iS more than traditional bulbs, fluorescent lightbulbs last longer and use significantly less electricity when kept on over long periods of time, a welcome characteristic for homeowners looking to trim some fat off their monthly energy bill. While fluorescents can last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs, it's best if they're not placed in rooms where the light is constantly switched on and off, as their efficiency is rooted in the length of time they're left on. Constantly turning them on and off won't even provide ample lighting, as fluorescents take longer to warm up. In addition, homeowners are discouraged from using fluorescent bulbs with dimmer switches. • Incandescent Lightbulbs. These are the traditional bulbs that are often the cheapest ones on the shelf at the store. However low their purchase price might be, that number is often misleading, as incandescents use the most electricity and don't boast the longevity of a fluorescent bulb. Also, plain glass incandescent bulbs can be distracting as they're known for producing glare that can irritate the eyes.