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Feb 2020
1h 12m

Ep. 127: Lighting Basics

Ballard Designs
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This week, we switched it up to take a deep dive into lighting with Ballard lighting experts Valerie and Roger. They answer all our lighting questions including, how many light sources we actually need, the rules for wattage and color that can help us get the best brightness and not waste money, and why light fixtures are like the jewelry of a home. They als ... Show More
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