A light switch is the simplest of electrical devices. Flip the switch, electricity flows. Flip it again, electricity stops. Lights on, lights off. That’s great for a small room with one entrance.

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Light fixtures might seem like a minor detail, but they can make or break a space. If a fixture is the wrong size or style, hung too low or high, or casts light in the wrong way, it can throw off the ...

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