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Eco lighting

07/11/2019

5 perfect upcycling ideas for your old light bulbs.

Replacing light bulbs can be infuriating, just when you have every bulb in the house working; one always seems to break. But do you ever feel wasteful throwing them out? Here at Castlegate Lights we have the perfect blog that will show you how to reuse your cast off bulbs in the garden. Being able to reuse your light bulbs is the perfect way to save yourself some money, if you’re prepared to get down with some DIY then these may be some ideal solutions for you. The best part... Read More

22/06/2017

How Low Energy Lighting Can Save You Money

We’ve all become much more environmentally friendly in recent years. We separate our cans, we flatten our cardboard and we squeeze the air out of our plastic bottles, all to help the planet. Our green credentials need not stop there. We can take the battle to help save the world into our homes through low energy, high quality lighting, both inside and out. Energy efficient lighting has come a long way since the humble candle. These days, technology has given us some fantastically stylish ways that we can illuminate our... Read More

Facts About LED Lighting You Never Knew

In an attempt to reduce our carbon footprint and make our home much greener, many have already made the transition to LED lighting; but what advantages does it really have? Is it worth switching your entire home to LED? To help you decide, here’s just a handful of interesting facts about LED and other low energy bulbs. If each household in the UK installed one energy saving bulb, the CO2 saved could fill the Royal Albert Hall 2,000 times over. On average, lighting accounts for 20% of a household’s electricity... Read More

‘Four tips to save money with your lighting choices.’

It’s one of the most overlooked aspects of household budgeting, but studies have repeatedly shown that both switching to energy efficient lighting, and thinking carefully about how you use your lighting, results in a significant reduction in bills. When the changes are as simple as switching out a light bulb for a more efficient counterpart, what excuse have you got for not revolutionising your household lighting starting today? Read on as we here at Castlegate Lights, provide you with four ways you can help reduce your energy bills. Low Energy Lighting... Read More

Should I Switch to LED Lighting?

There is a lot of discussion at the moment about the benefits of switching to LED lighting. Although many people are still wary about making the move to this new technology, the amount of people who are making the leap shows that it is definitely becoming a popular choice. If you are thinking of adding LED lights to your home, here are the things you need to know.   LED stands for light-emitting diode and is one of the most energy efficient lighting forms.   Residential LED bulbs use at... Read More

Vampire Appliances – Castlegate Lights Infographic

It may be ‘oh so quiet’ when you finally decide to turn in for the night, but many people do not realise that once the lights are turned off – the vampires of your home make themselves known. These vampires are not a job for Buffy, instead they come in the form of your household appliances. Lying in wait, ready to drain your finances! Here at Castlegate Lights we know how important it is to tighten the purse strings, especially after Christmas – this is why we have put together... Read More