The Golden Edit

Ceiling Lights Installation & Safety Sizing & Placement

November 11, 2026

Semi-Flush Entryway Lights: How to Choose, Size, and Install One

Semi-flush mounts suit most 8–9 ft entries. Size them by clearance (7 ft to the fixture bottom in walkways), start width with the room formula, and choose a shaded or diffused bottom so guests never look into a bare bulb.

Bulbs & LED Installation & Safety

October 30, 2026

Holiday Lighting Safety: What the Fire Data Says and How to Decorate Safely

Tree lights, candles and cooking are the big holiday fire hazards. NFPA data, USFA safety tips, and why your light fixtures are not decoration hooks.

Ceiling Lights Installation & Safety

October 20, 2026

Flush Mount vs Recessed: How to Choose

Flush mount or recessed? Start with the ceiling: height, cavity depth, insulation, and access decide what works before style does.

Bulbs & LED Installation & Safety Kitchen & Dining

October 14, 2026

Dimmable Under Cabinet Lights: Complete Installation Guide

Learn how to choose, wire, and install dimmable under cabinet lights. Covers dimmer compatibility, placement, and troubleshooting for perfect kitchen lighting.

Chandeliers Installation & Safety Sizing & Placement

October 12, 2026

How to Hang a Chandelier: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hang a chandelier safely: the right height over a table, the 50 lb ceiling box rule, wiring step by step, sloped ceilings, and when to call an electrician.

Installation & Safety Sconces

October 8, 2026

How to Install a Sconce Light Fixture the Right Way

Learn how to install a sconce light fixture safely and correctly, from shutoff and mounting to wiring, placement heights, and code basics.

Installation & Safety Outdoor Lighting

October 6, 2026

UL vs. ETL: What Certification Actually Tests, and Why Indoor and Outdoor Fixtures Differ

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A "UL Listed" mark and an "ETL Listed" mark mean the same thing — both are independent labs certifying a fixture against the same safety standards — and neither one...

Installation & Safety

October 5, 2026

Warranty Terms Decoded: What's Actually Covered vs. Marketing Language

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: "5-year warranty" on a headline can mean very different things depending on which part of the fixture it actually covers — and federal law already requires the real terms to...

Bulbs & LED Installation & Safety

October 3, 2026

ENERGY STAR vs. DLC Certification, Decoded

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: ENERGY STAR and DLC aren't competing certifications — they cover almost entirely different markets — and ENERGY STAR itself changed significantly at the end of 2024: for most general LED...

Installation & Safety

September 28, 2026

Inside the Wire: Gauges, Insulation, and What Separates Cheap Fixture Wiring from Good

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: The wire inside a light fixture is one of the least visible parts of it — and gauge alone doesn't tell the real story; insulation quality and conductor type matter...

Installation & Safety Outdoor Lighting

September 27, 2026

Damp Rated vs. Wet Rated: What Each Actually Requires

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: Damp-rated and wet-rated aren't marketing tiers — they're two different, code-defined categories, and using a damp-rated fixture where a wet-rated one belongs is a real gap in protection, not just...

Ceiling Lights Installation & Safety

September 15, 2026

Flush Mount Ceiling Light Installation Guide

Master flush mount ceiling light installation with our expert guide. Learn code requirements, wiring steps, and design tips for a flawless, safe upgrade.

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