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Spotted: A Secret Garden for Your Kitchen
Designer Peter Buley has given his Hydroponic Kitchen Island a makeover.
As part of the Models Citizens NYC show last month, Peter Buley (a.k.a Analog Modern) exhibited the most recent version of his Hydroponic Kitchen Island Mk.11. Fully enclosed within a solid maple frame, an ebb and flow hydroponic system grows herbs using LED and CFL lighting.
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Are CFLs Misunderstood? [Video]
As some members of Congres continue their jihad against compact fluorescent lamps, or, CFLs, NPR’s Science Friday looks at traditional incandescents and compact fluorescents and asks if CFLs are an Eyesore Or Sight For Sore Eyes?
Hulger’s Plumen Bulbs Turn CFL’s Into Art
CFL bulbs may be energy-efficient, but they aren’t exactly known for their aesthetic beauty. Hulger rids CFL’s of their uninteresting reputation with Plumen bulbs. These energy-efficient bulbs, which were spotted at the UK’s 100% Design exhibition, are named for the “plumes” that hang from their pendant fittings.
How To Clean Up a Broken CFL Light Bulb
Clean Up So you broke a CFL light clumsy… the good news is they are getting more affordable so it wont hurt the wallet to replace it, the bad news, you probably only have a couple days to live anyway. Ok, kidding about the “couple days to live” but in all seriousness CFL bulbs contain [...]
Let there be Green Light! – Eco Friendly LED Bulbs
Upgrade: $30 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs are a much Greener alternative to conventional incandescent bulbs lasting up to 10x longer, and using roughly 1/6 of the power. This disadvantage to these is they contain a small amount of mercury and should not be disposed of in the trash. LED Light Bulbs are a mercury [...]
