Posts tagged: bulb
How to Save $11,644.07 on a Designer Lighting Fixture.
By Chrisjob
EdWinston and his wife, like you, were amazed when they found the $12,000 lighting fixture pictured here:
So, like any good DIYsters, they made one, for a tiny, TINY fraction of the original cost: $55.93.
Read about their process here. Via.
How and why you should lube your light bulbs.
By DIY Maven
If you’ve ever screwed a light bulb into a socket and heard a grinding noise, you know the sinking feeling that comes with it. Has the glass part of the bulb separated from the metal part? Will the bulb come out of the socket if I try to unscrew it?
To combat this sticky situation and forestall distress, lube the threads of your light bulb with a bit of petroleum jelly; that’s Vaseline to you and me. Just a dab on the tip of your finger will do » READ MORE
Potted Light Bulb Lamp: Easy to "Grow"; Provides Its Own Light
By DIY Maven
A while back while ogling property in the historic district of Savannah, GA, I saw some interesting lamps sitting on the window ledges of a building occupied by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Although I don’t know how the lamps were made, they were easy to reproduce. This is my interpretation of them. Note, some wiring experience would be helpful with assembly, but, still, it’s an easy project. I found the electrical supples at Menard’s. » READ MORE
