Posted by Betty+ on Jun 13, 2018 |
Several weeks ago, our guest blogger Melissa Andersen tackled design questions posed by our readers. (If you missed the post, you can find it here.) One of the questions concerned lighting for the garage, so we decided to expand on the topic in today’s post.
First and foremost, garage lighting should be wet-rated for exterior use. Every product page on our site offers this information under the Product Details tab. For maximum durability, porcelain enamel lighting is a great choice thanks to its tough-as-nails finish. Porcelain enamel will never fade even in our famous Florida sunshine!
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on May 23, 2018 |
With the May celebration for Moms hopefully carried out in grand fashion, we turn our sights to June when it’s Dad’s turn to be indulged. We’ve got you covered with some great gift ideas that will rise above, way above, the tie or BBQ tools you were considering. Wouldn’t Dad appreciate something handcrafted right here in America that he’ll love and enjoy using every day?
Yeah, we thought so!
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on May 9, 2018 |
Here on the Space Coast of Florida, there’s little escape from summer’s heat and humidity. But locals and tourists alike are singing the praises of the newest way to keep cool here in Titusville. The Sand Point Splash Park, located just off the shores of the Indian River, features colorful wading pools and festive fountains of water throughout the park.
Barn Light Electric was happy to support this effort to give kids in northern Brevard County a fun place to chill and play with family and friends. Eight of our Union Decorative Post Mount Lights dot the park’s landscape and provide illumination in the evenings.
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on May 7, 2018 |
Every spring, I come down with a mean case of the home improvement bug. From minor improvements to major overhauls, the start of the season is the perfect time to update and upgrade both the interior and exterior of your home. This month, we asked Barn Light Electric customers and followers for their most pressing home improvement questions. Browse my answers below to the four most popular topics and get inspired to make changes in your own home!
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Read More Posted by Betty+ on May 4, 2018 |
Happy Cinco de Mayo! While Mexico celebrates the fifth of May with military parades to commemorate the 1862 Battle of Puebla, we Americans have taken the holiday to a whole ‘nother level. This unofficial celebration of all things Mexican often focuses on festive food and drink. We’re here to share a recipe that looks even more festive served in Porcelain Graniteware.
If you have yet to visit A Spicy Perspective, written by our friend and food blogger Sommer, you’re missing out! Sommer has a flair for not only creating new dishes, but she’s a whiz at spinning something ordinary — like a margarita — into something special. So if you...
Read More Posted by Betty+ on Apr 30, 2018 |
When Sara Parsons and her husband Sean built their farmhouse almost 13 years ago in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, it was a dream come true.
Except for one small detail.
“I always wanted the farmhouse to be white,” Sara says, “but everyone convinced me not to do it.” Fast forward to today and Sara’s dream is finally fulfilled as the couple recently repainted the exterior of the home a brilliant white.
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