It’s much more durable than standard air-dry polishes, but it requires UV light to cure. [Becky] bought a lamp to use at home, but it’s very bulky and must be plugged into the wall.

Ultraviolet (UV) lamps emit electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength between 10 nanometers (nm) and 400 nm, which is below the visible light spectrum. UV lamps have industrial uses in sterilization ...

After all-new testing, our completely rewritten guide features eight new picks (but we still love the HAY Matin Lamp). September 2024 I used to think that the best bedside lamp was the one you ...

If you want to fill your garden with colour next spring, plant bulbs from October to December, before the first frost. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, grape hyacinths and fritillarias are just some of ...

The shrinking number of producers making the latest high-performance halogen bulbs has allowed us to also include HID gas discharge lamps in our annual test. For the halogen lamps we returned to ...

They are considered energy-saving and are meant to substitute the older incandescent light bulbs that existed prior to these; however, CFL’s emit more UV light than incandescent bulbs did. Fluorescent ...

Others claimed only 7,500 or 15,000 hours. And yes, these are brand-name bulbs from Cree and GE. So, what happened to those 100,000 hour residential LED bulbs? Were the initial estimates just over ...

Use the lamp for 30 minutes in the early morning, ideally shortly after you wake up. Don't stare directly at the light. Go about other activities while using it, as long as your eyes stay within ...

We explain what seasonal affective disorder (SAD) symptoms look like and the treatments available, plus we give you tips for choosing a SAD lamp to suit your needs ... boxes have filters to remove any ...

Opinions on lighting are surprisingly divisive. Some people refuse to turn on their 'big room light,' while others see no need for lamps around the house. Regardless of what side you're on ...

However, by switching to LED (Light Emitting Diodes) bulbs, you can cut energy consumption by up to 10 times. What’s more, LED bulbs can last for up to 22 years, so you can save up to 90 per ...