The rise of LEDs has changed lighting design in many ways, as they take up little space and draw such low power. The beauty of this DIY desk lamp is in its simplicity and ease of use. This LED desk ...

This looks pretty cool, even if it could be mistaken for being steampunk. I like being able to have my light blink, personally, but it would also be nice to be able to mess with the LEDs or put in ...

Ambient lighting is key for crafting a calm and cozy living space. Perfecting a great lighting scheme is easier and more affordable than you think. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

Learn how to create a simple DIY LED notification light for your smartphone by repurposing an old earphone jack and an LED bulb. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through preparing a 3.5mm jack, ...

With just three Dollar Tree items, you can DIY a luxe lamp with different materials and colors. It's even battery-powered for a simple build.

One of our favorite finds from this year’s ICFF is Mark McKenna’s collection of pocket-size do-It-yourself designer battery lights. We’ve seen 9-volt batteries acting as light sources before, as in ...

[Markus] had been drooling over some LED panels to use as a soft light source for photography, but being a hobbyist, he didn’t want to spend a ton of money to buy them. He figured that he had enough ...

If you're looking for an electronics project to geek out on over the next couple weekends this comprehensive guide to building an LED cube is geeky and functional. Instructables user CHR and his ...