Independent lighting guides

Better lights.
Less messing about.

Clear comparisons and honest research to help you find the right lights for your space.

No fluff. No gimmicks. Just useful guides that explain what actually matters.

Featured guide

A simple guide to lighting

Fairy lights, LED strips, COB, RGBIC, warm white, cool white, mains, battery and solar — what they mean and which type is useful where.

Inside the guide

01Fairy lights vs LED strips

02Warm white, cool white & colour

03Mains, battery, USB & solar

04Timers, smart controls & outdoor use

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Practical guides for the spaces and moments that matter.

Soft light for bedrooms, living spaces and outdoors.

Get the tree, windows and winter evenings right.

Compare colour, useful white light and installation options.

Our approach

We look at manufacturer details, retailer information and customer feedback. We won’t claim to have tested a product we haven’t.