About 83,750 Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures have been recalled because of fire and shock hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Why it's being recalled: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This … [Read more...] about Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures
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Ceiling Fans from Westinghouse Lighting
About 7,000 ceiling fans have been recalled by Westinghouse Lighting because of shock and fire hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Why it's being recalled: The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail, posing fire and shock hazards to … [Read more...] about Ceiling Fans from Westinghouse Lighting
How to Decorate Ceilings for Parties
When you are decorating for a party, don't forget the ceiling. A decorated ceiling envelopes your guests in your theme. Let your guests step into a new world with hanging, bouncing decorations overhead. If you can reach your ceiling with a step stool or small ladder, you can decorate it with any theme you want. Grab a friend to help you when hanging items. Let her hand you each … [Read more...] about How to Decorate Ceilings for Parties
How to Make New Year’s Eve Kid-Friendly
If New Year's Eve means staying at home with the kids this year, making it a kid-friendly festivity is easier than you might think. Parents can still have lots of fun, ringing in the new year with their little ones. New Year's Eve isn't exclusively for grownups anymore, and you really don't have to go out somewhere to make it a great celebration. With family friendly New … [Read more...] about How to Make New Year’s Eve Kid-Friendly
Six Tips to Stop the Xmas Insanity and Give without Going Broke
“We commercialize everything. Look at Christmas. Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. Now I don’t know Jesus, but from what I’ve read Jesus was the least materialistic person to ever roam the earth. And we turned his birthday into the most materialistic day of the year. Matter of fact, we have the Jesus Birthday season; it’s a whole season of materialism.” – Chris Rock on SNL What … [Read more...] about Six Tips to Stop the Xmas Insanity and Give without Going Broke