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Rope light ideas for the kids zone

hexakuemion — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:35:27 +0000

Rope lights are an amazing way to decorate your kid’s zone inside and outside the house. Rope lights are ideal since they are energy efficient and require very little power. However, more importantly they are durable and safe since they come in plastic tubes that prevent kids from getting hurt. There are plenty of ideas for the kid’s zone but keep in mind to always install the rope light in a safe manner so you will not put anyone in danger of tripping. Also make sure that the rope lights are safely connected and do not pose a hazard to anyone in the area. Remember that you can get all sorts of accessories to enhance the use of rope lights. If you are using it outside then consider using a solar panel to save power. Inside, you could neatly clip the rope light along the wall or floor. Rope lights have an almost limitless range of uses so let your creativity run wild. In the meanwhile, here are some ideas to kick-start your imagination.

Play House: A kids playhouse, whether inside or outside is a place of its own. Playhouses come in various colors and sizes so you can use your rope light to highlight the outlines of your kid’s playhouse or even wrap a rope light around the base of the playhouse. Use soft colors to enhance the look of the playhouse and keep in mind that rope lights can help kids play safely at night ( especially outdoors).

Tree house: A rope light can be wrapped around the branches around your tree house or along the interior and exterior of your tree house. Use brighter lights in this case to enhance the view of the tree house. Also, consider using solar panels to power the rope lights.

Pool: A kid’s pool is yet another ideal place to install a rope light. You will not have a problem since rope lights comes in waterproof variants and the soft glow will enhance the beauty of the pool. The lights will also clearly highlight the pool at night and help keep your kids safe.

R/C toys: Kids love their toys: cars, helicopters, etc. So add a few strip lights to their vehicles to help them play safely at night.

Bedrooms: Install a soft glow rope light along the ceiling of your kid’s bedroom. This is a better alternative to a lava lamp or other lighting option and provides a soft glow that will help your kids sleep peacefully.

How to Make a Rope Light Game Room

hexakuemion — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:55:30 +0000

If you have a game room, or even just an extra room, in your house you can use rope lights to make a uniquely themed area that is perfect for parties or just for hanging out with your friends. You can use rope lights to outline the edges of the room, and you can also hang them around the window and door frames in the room. If you have a bar in your game room, you can also outline it with rope lights. Rope lights come in a number of different colors, so that you can choose your favorite color or your favorite combination of colors. Some of the rope lights are chasers, which means that the lights chase each other down the line. The next time you have a party, you can light up the whole room.

In a game room, you can also decorate your television by putting rope lights around it, and you can also decorate things like a dart board in the same way. In order to mount rope lights on walls, you have to have some sort of mounting clips. These are inexpensive and easy to buy. You will need one clip for about every foot of lights so that you can hold up the rope without it sagging. If you need to cut the lights to fit a certain area, you can cut them at certain intervals. The rope lights won’t work if you cut them in the wrong spot.

If you have an open wall, you can create a picture or design with the rope lights, though you need to remember that rope lights cannot make sharp turns. If you bend them so much that the plastic kinks, it can cause the lights to stop working. However, they can be bent to almost 180 degrees if you allow for a small loop at the turn, instead of a sharp bend.

If you don’t want to use the lights all the time, you can simply unplug them from the wall, but when you’re ready for a great party space, all you have to do is plug them back in.

The most popular decorating ideas for rope lighting

hexakuemion — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:34:52 +0000

Rope lights are perfect for both interior and exterior décor. With an almost limitless variety of colors and patterns, rope lights can blend, and enhance or contrast with a particular environment. Rope lights can be subtle and elegant, but one mistake many people make is to overuse them. If used properly, rope lights are one of the best lighting and decorative options available.

Some of the most popular ways to use rope lighting include the following.

The Deck: Rope lights are the perfect lighting solution for a plain looking deck. You can use it to outline the contours of the deck and bring about some smooth ambient lighting to spice things up. It is unimposing by day and can look amazing at night.

The Trees: Rope lighting is a perfect outdoor decorative option because it is flexible and waterproof. This is especially true when it comes to trees. Rope lights can be wrapped around a tree of virtually any size. It can be used to outline the entire tree or maybe just a part of it.

The Steps: Rope lights are great way to illuminate a staircase or hidden steps. Always remember to install the rope light underneath or beside a stairway in order to avoid tripping.

The Party: Parties are all about fun and excitement and the proper lighting can make or break the mood. Rope lights are perfect for parties because they are easy to install and come in bright colors and patterns. Not only can it enhance the landscape but it can also brighten up the mood.

The Pool: Nothing enhances the beauty of a pool like a rope light. Since it is waterproof, you can install a rope light around or inside the pool. In addition, rope lighting is very safe and cheap to install in comparison to special pool lighting.

What to look out for when choosing outdoor rope lights

hexakuemion — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:41:34 +0000

When it comes to outdoor rope lighting, the numerous options available can easily overwhelm you. Rope lights can be categorized in a number of different ways including diameter, voltage and bulb type. However, if you have a basic knowledge of rope lights and a firm grasp of how and where you plan to use them, then it will not be a problem to narrow things down.

Diameter: The most common sizes for outdoor rope lights are 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch. While the lights are identical inside, the durability of the outer cover varies. The trade-off is between size and flexibility. In this case, the larger sizes will be great if there is chance that people will frequently come into contact with the lights. Therefore, it would be best to use larger diameter rope lights to highlight stairs, outdoor paths, deck railings, etc. The smaller diameter lights are more flexible and a better option if you want to wrap the lights around a tree or a pole, or even spell something out.

Voltage: Generally speaking, rope lights come in either 12 volt or 120 volt models. The 12-volt model can run on batteries or solar power. You can also use a transformer to plug it into a regular power outlet. While the 12 volt is great for places without access to regular power, it can only be used for short runs of around 20 feet. The 120-volt model does not require batteries or transformers and can be used for longer runs but you need to use an extension cord, which would be a hassle if you do not have a regular power outlet close by.

Bulb Type: There are two types of bulbs available: the traditional incandescent bulb and the LED. Incandescent bulbs are going out of style because unlike LEDs, they use more power, are more delicate and prone to breaking, and they shorten the life of the rope light. In addition, since they generate a lot of heat, coming into contact with them could result in injury. Therefore, LED bulbs are best option with regards to rope lights.

Rope Lights: Home Theater Decoration

hexakuemion — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:06:17 +0000

Rope lights are an interesting way to give your home theater a really cool look. Some people who have the extra space in their home decide to create a home theater. Sometimes they use the family room or maybe an extra bedroom. They put the TV in, sometimes behind curtains, and they add movie seats. If you have built a home theater, then you should consider decorating it with rope lights to make it feel like a real movie theater.

You can put the lights along the ceiling that can be dimmed and brightened. Birddog Distributing Inc., says that their 120 volt rope lights can be dimmed. They recommend that you make sure that your dimmer has the right wattage capability to support the lights. With these rope lights you can take the lights down at the beginning of the movie and then bring them up again at the end, just like a movie in a real movie theater. You can use clear rope lights or colored ones. You can even splice colors together for a cool effect.

You can also use the rope lights to line the aisle between the seats like they do in real movie theaters. This way if someone has to get up and leave during the movie, they can see where to walk without having to turn on the rest of the lights. You should remember that when you install your lights that you need to make sure you can plug the ends into an electrical outlet so that they will work.

Birddog says that rope lights are easy to install, and they recommend installing these lights with mounting clips. They say that you should use one clip for about every foot of light. Mounting clips are fairly inexpensive, so it should not cost you very much to buy them. They also say that the lights are very flexible and can bend almost 180 degrees. Nonetheless, they say that you should not make sharp bends or kinks in the rope because this can cause the lights to stop working. So if you need to make a sharp turn, you should either use a new rope or allow the rope enough room to make the turn without kinking.

Once you have installed your rope lights, your home theater will be ready for its grand opening. However you decide to decorate with your rope lights, you can be sure that they will look great inside your home.

Chasing Rope Lights: A Versatile Decorating Tool

hexakuemion — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:12:37 +0000

Chasing rope lights are rope lights where the individual bulbs turn on and off making it look like the lights are chasing each other down the line. Chasing rope lights come in three and five wire varieties. These lights come in different voltage levels, including 120V, 24V and 12V. They also come in a huge range of colors like red, yellow, blue, green, and many more. You can have just one color or incorporate more than one in your chasing rope lights.

When you purchase chasing rope lights, the majority of them will require the use of a controller. Some of the controllers are preprogrammed, and you can usually create your own programs as well. With the controllers, you can control the intensity of the colors and the timing of the chasing. For example, some controllers can be changed to show different chasing patterns. If you have two colors, you can make one color brighter and more intense than the other. Others have the ability to coordinate the lights with music or sounds. You can also buy accessories for chasing lights, and these include connectors so that you can splice two ropes together, and end caps. In order to mount the chasing rope lights you can use mounting tracks, mounting clips, or suction cup clips.

There are a number of different things you can do with chasing rope lights. They are eye-catching, and they can be used outside, so they are a great idea if you own a business. You can wrap the ropes around your business’s sign, for example, so that it attracts peoples’ attention. You can use these lights inside your business as well. Chasing rope lights can show people which way they need to go, for example. You can also mount them along your walls and ceiling to create an interesting atmosphere. These lights also look great in holiday decorations whether you are decorating your home or business. However you choose to use chasing rope lights, for your home or for your business, they are a very fun and eye-catching decorating tool.

Rope Light Accessories: What You Need To Know

hexakuemion — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:10:30 +0000

When you are looking for the right rope lights, there are a number of different options, and the same goes for rope light accessories. Rope lights come in many different varieties. Some are steady burning lights and others are chasing rope lights. Rope lights also come in different voltages, which can affect which accessories you need. Some accessories can be used for both types of lights: steady burn and chasing. For example, you will need mounting accessories for both types.

Whether you want your lights to be installed permanently or temporarily will influence what kind of mounting accessories you will need. Mounting clips are small plastic clips that hold the rope lights, and they can be hung on a wall. It is recommended that you use one clip for about every foot or so of lights. You can also use mounting track, which hold the lights in a track. You can find these tracks in a few different colors like clear, gold and silver. You can buy suction cup clips as well, which can be used to mount rope lights on glass surfaces like windows. Other accessories that you can use with all types of rope lights include rope light storage spools and rope light cutters. You can also buy a timer for your rope lights, so that they come on when you want them to, but some of these timers can only be used with specific voltages.

Other accessories go with certain types of rope lights. For example, when you are looking for power cords for your rope lights, you will need to make sure you match the number of wires (two, three or five) and match the right voltage. End caps are also made to fit different rope lights. Splice connectors are used to splice two different rope lights strands together.

Controllers are another rope light accessory that are made for a specific type of rope light: chasing rope lights. These controllers are used to create different light patterns with the chasing rope lights. The most important thing is to recognize all of the accessories that are out there so you can make the best use out of your lights.

Rope Light Decorating Ideas for Cabinets

hexakuemion — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:25:53 +0000

The different things you can do with rope lights are seemingly endless, and even your cabinets are a great place to use rope lights. There are two different ways you can use rope lights to decorate your cabinets. The first way is to put rope lights along the tops of the cabinets. This creates a soft glow on the walls behind the cabinets. Most people use white rope lights for this project, but other soft colors work as well or any color that compliments the color of your walls. Yellow and blue can work well for this too. You can also use chasing lights, if you want something interesting for your parties. These kind of lights would look really cool on the cabinets in your pool house or apartment for example.

In order to mount these lights you will need mounting clips and a drill. When mounting the lights, you will need one mounting clip for around every foot of lights. You should also remember that rope lights cannot make sharp turns, and though they can bend to almost 180 degrees, they cannot be kinked.

Have you ever thought that you just don’t have enough light on your countertops? Can you not see well enough to easily write something down or to prepare food? You can also put the rope lights under the edges of the cabinets. This will cast light on your countertops in whatever color you want. White is usually the best option for the under the cabinet lights because it makes it easiest to see. You will also need mounting clips to hang these lights, and you can cut the light into different lengths to fit the areas over and under your cabinets as needed.

These lights will only work when you plug them in, so you do not have to use them all the time. However, you can also hardwire the rope lights so that they are on all the time, but it is recommended that you get help from an electrician instead of attempting to do that on your own. Whether you choose to plug the lights in or hardwire them, using rope lights to decorate your cabinets is a great way to personalize your décor and a practical way to bring more light to your kitchen or pool house.

Rope Light Projects – Decorate Your Boat

hexakuemion — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:58:30 +0000

Rope lights are a very versatile product, and you can use them to decorate in a number of different ways. For example, some people use them in their homes and others use them for seasonal decoration, such as lighting up their house during the Christmas season. However, they can be used in other ways outside the home as well.

If you have a boat, for example, you can use these lights as decoration and for extra safety. Twelve volt LED rope lights come in a couple of different varieties, and some produce steady light while some have chasing lights, which look like the individual lights chase each other down the string. You can also buy them in a number of different colors. In your boat, you can use them along the edges of the floorboard or under the edges of the seats to provide extra lighting or simply decorative lighting.

If you have a large boat, like a pontoon boat, that you like to use for parties, then rope lights are a great way to create a festive atmosphere for night parties on the lake. You can even use rope lights along the railings of the boat as well or along the boats canopy. Other people like to go night fishing and rope lights can be helpful because they provide you with extra light, and they can help other boaters see you while you are on the river or the lake.

Rope lights are generally waterproof, but Birddog Distributors recommend that if you are using them around water that you seal them for extra protection. These lights are easy to install, and you can use inexpensive mounting clips to hang them. The company recommends one clip for every foot or so of lights. You can also cut the rope lights into different lengths to fit whatever space you need to install them into. They are flexible as well, and they can bend to almost 180 degrees, although you need to be careful because a kink can cause damage. With rope lights, you can make your boat more visible and more stylish.

Rope lights add charm to any room

hexakuemion — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:38:34 +0000

So you’re looking for something that will put your game room or home theater over the top? You want something that will make it stand out, but without looking too obvious. Have you considered rope lighting? Adding rope lighting can take any room in your home from average and ordinary to extraordinary almost instantly. The inclusion of room lighting brings something out in a room, adding to the ambiance of the room and allowing you to see the room differently than you would with conventional lighting.

In a home theater, for example, adding rope lighting can give it the feel of an actual movie theater. Instead of traditional lighting, sitting in a room with rope lighting gives you the genuine movie going experience. For your game room, or maybe even for your pool area, having rope lighting really sets the tone and adds to the atmosphere of the room. With adjustable lighting, allowing you to control or dim or how bright the lights are, you can give the room an upbeat feeling, or even a more intimate feel.

If you’re entertaining company, conducting business, or if you’re simply looking for a way to add some flair to your home, rope lighting in an excellent way to set a tone to any room in your home. Plus, with all the different options available with rope lighting, you can create a one of a kind room of your own. Plus, newer LED rope lights are very energy efficient, so you can add a touch of elegance and style to any room of your home, but not be concerned about your energy bill.

So, if you’re thinking of adding your own unique blend of sophistication and charm to your game room, pool area, or even just want to accentuate your living room area, you should seriously consider rope lights.