As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend, it may be tempting to keep the lights on. But did you know that dimming the light by just 10% doubles the bulb's life. Check out these simple lighting tips to help conserve energy and keep money in your pocket.
* Use one stronger bulb rather than 4 weaker bulbs. Ie. one 100-watt bulb gives off more light then four 25-watt bulbs.
* For outdoor lights, get motion sensors. Instead of keeping a steady stream on all night, a motion sensor only lights things up when needed.
* Create mood lighting with a beeswax or soy candle instead of switching on the lights.
* If you leave the room for more then 5 minutes, turn out the lights. Regular bulbs are very energy inefficient and should be turned off as soon as you leave the room.
* Use a lighter lampshade - darker colours soak up the bulb's rays and waste energy.
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