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Discount-light-bulbs.com is lighting news community specializing in energy-efficient holiday lighting, offers the most efficient and reliable brand of LED holiday lights currently available. In recent testing of a variety of LED Christmas lights , the product offered by other Holiday LED suppliers outperformed the competition.

HolidayLEDs’ LED Christmas lights (and LED string lights of several other manufacturers) were sent to the EPA for testing under the ENERGY STAR program. The following are highlights of the results of the ENERGY STAR testing.

What is a LIFE TIME TEST. This test is designed to determine the performance of the product after extended use. All LED string light samples from the participating manufacturers were illuminated for a 24-hour conditioning period and then entered a 1,000 hour period of actual use.

ACCELERATED WEATHERING TESTS. After a 24-hour conditioning period, all lights sets were subjected to high humidity and UV radiation, simulating outdoor use for an extended period. All samples underwent 20 cycles of accelerated aging, 12-hours per cycle for a total of 240 hours.

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Oct 15, 2008 – Alpharetta, GA — Alpharetta, Georgia-based Christmas Lights Etc. one of the largest U.S. suppliers of premium Christmas trees, decorations and holiday lighting for homes, commercial decorators and businesses is proud to announce its’ partnership with ENERGY STAR, a joint program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

For years Christmas Lights Etc. has provided customers with low energy consumption, environmentally friendly products including LED Christmas Lights and pre-lit LED Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Wreaths and Christmas Garland. Today, in partnership with ENERGY STAR, Christmas Lights Etc. continues its commitment to a greener Christmas by offering consumers over 75 different products bearing the ENERGY STAR label. This to insure that customers are presented with the highest quality, longest lasting, environmentally friendly options that not only benefit their pocketbooks, but benefit the planet as well.

Consumers adopting environmentally-conscious LED holiday lighting can expect to reduce power consumption 80-90% over traditional incandescent holiday lighting. Speaking on the practical benefits of switching to LED Christmas Lights, a recent October 2008 announcement by the New York State Energy Research and Development Department (NYSERDA) encouraged residents to “Upgrade decorative or holiday lighting with ENERGY STAR qualified Light-Emitting Diode (LED) holiday lighting strands.” The department went on to note that “LED holiday lighting strands last up to 11 holiday seasons, rarely burn out and will save you up to $100 per year on your energy bill!”

Commenting on the significance of the ENERGY STAR Christmas Lights partnership, William Hale, President of Christmas Lights Etc. said: “We’re proud to partner with ENERGY STAR and to do our small part in encouraging our customers to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting in order to help reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. Today more than ever we invite our customers to experience the benefits of lower energy costs by switching to environmentally friendly ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting.”

About ENERGY STAR Energy Star is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy in encouraging Americans to take the Energy Star Pledge to Change a Light/Change the World. ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

About Christmas Lights, Etc. Christmas Lights, Etc. is a nationwide leading online retailer of premium Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Lights, Christmas Garland, Christmas Decorations, and Christmas Ornaments. Their products have been featured by the CBS Early Morning Show, Smart Money magazine, Wall Street Journal, and HGTV to name a few.

Dewey Finn is an adhoc reporter reporting on everything from LED Christmas Lights and Bulbs to …. He writes for magazines such as discount-light-bulbs.com

“A Man’s Home Is His Castle” This expression addresses the principle of a man’s (or woman’s) right to enjoy your individual privacy within your own home. Your “castle” provides refuge from the outside world and the stress that that world induces. It is that special place where you can relax and do what you want to do, when you want to do it.

It is, of course, natural to strive to make your surroundings at home as pleasant and peaceful as possible. A great way to enhance your home’s environment is to add an indoor water fountain. A quality fountain will reduce stress, mask unpleasant noises, and provide an attractive focal point within the room.

Selecting the type and design of fountain that best fits your needs may seem to be a daunting task. There are a nearly endless variety of indoor water fountains available in all price ranges. However a review of your home decorating scheme can make that decision much easier. No matter what style you have selected for your home, it can usually be enhanced by an indoor fountain that adds that special flair to your decor.

Is your home decorated with vibrant colors, exposed wood, and organic materials and textures? Does it have an eclectic, multi-cultural feel? If so, you may find that interior water fountains that are made from natural materials like slate, granite, copper or rough hewn stone fit in nicely.

Does your taste run to a more contemporary or modernistic decor? If so, indoor fountains that make use of stainless steel or brass combined with sleek black stone may be a perfect solution. Wall mounted fountains that make a bold statement will serve as an eye catching focal point. Likewise, modern floor mounted fountains or waterfalls can also serve as unique pieces of fine art that adds to the ambiance of a contemporary design.

Homes with a Feng Shui or general Asian theme can be readily enhanced by one of the many Asian inspired water fountains that are available. Tabletop fountains made from stone, ceramic and bamboo combined with the element of flowing water are quite popular. Similarly, fountains with the elegant simplicity of a Zen garden theme are also found in many Asian interior designs.

Traditionally decorated homes are well suited for water fountains that have a classic style. Tiered basins, delicate scalloped edges and elegant scrollwork work well with traditional decor. Classic fountains are made from a wide range of natural and man-made materials. Finding one that enhances your particular decorating style should not be a problem.

Finding the perfect water fountain for your home is the first step toward a new level of peaceful relaxation to counter the stress of the outside world. The perfect water fountain can help you make your “castle” even more relaxing through the gentle sound of flowing water.