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The light bulbs used in your parents and grandparents’ homes were most often incandescent. The color of that light is 2700 Kelvin also written as 27K. Under these bulbs, colors are muted. It is hard to match colors when using incandescent lig…

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The first light bulbs Thomas Edison made provided a yellow light. Compared to the lights you grew up using, the Edison bulbs were very yellow. Today, we have Edison-style bulbs in LED. On display are many shapes and wattages for you to select…

With brilliant colors rising in the wind, flying a kite is a mesmerizing sight to see. And the combination of skill and science captivates people of all ages. But before your kite takes flight you need to know where to fly to be safe and have fun.

Portland’s history as a shipping port is well known but what many people may not know is the history of Old Town’s Shanghai tunnels. According to local legend, from the 1850s to the early 1900s, it’s thought that thousands of men were taken f…

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A general service lamp is a lightbulb or lamp that used a common base or ANSI based bulb. The most commonly used bases include the E26 used in standard bulbs. These are all your standard sizes bulbs, The 25, 40, 60, 75, and 100 watt, we do no…

At Elmer’s Flag and Banner, Kites Too! you can make your idea reality with our custom services. Whether we’re creating your custom flag, banner, feather flag, or a trade show backdrop, our designers will guide you smoothly through the process…

Since 2007 when President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), we’ve known that incandescent and halogen technologies were being phased out to encourage more energy-efficient options. This act required manufacturers to…

Since 2007 when President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), we’ve known that incandescent and halogen technologies were being phased out to encourage more energy-efficient options. This act required manufacturers to…

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Troy wrote: “The ‘lightbulb lady’ is always friendly and knowledgeable. They always know what you need and where to get it.” Thank you, Troy. I started Sunlan Lighting in 1989. My son, Dennis, has been part of the business most of that time. …

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The Betsy Ross flag is a reconstructed early design for the flag of the United States, which conformed to the standards laid out by the Flag Act of 1777: having 13 alternating red and white horizontal stripes and 13 five-pointed white stars a…

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This is the season we often have events, festivals, and celebrations. We can use lights to enhance our parties, gathering of friends and families. A warm color light on the porch to say welcome. Lights on trees, inside or out, brighten the da…

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The winter holidays are a time for joy and celebration, so what better way to spread some cheer than with festive flags and banners? Whether you’re looking for seasonal decorations for your home or business, Elmer’s Flag & Banner, Kites T…