Skip all the site hopping and countless hours in department stores; finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be a hassle. We’ve put together a list of the best LED Christmas gifts for mom, dad, brother, sister, and any friend or family member. From custom-printed LED panel lights to rechargeable LED flashlights—we’ve got a great mix of LED lighting products that are sure to be a hit.

This LED strip light kit is great for cabinet lighting, under-cabinet lighting, cove lighting, bookshelf lighting, and any other hard-to-light space. The weatherproof kit comes with everything needed for installation: a 16 1/2″ plug-and-play LED light strip, push-button dimmer, remote, UL-Listed 12V power supply, and connection accessories. Designed to last 30,000 hours, the LED light strip is available in cool white, natural white, or warm white colors.

Perfect for students or late-night workaholics, this long-lasting LED desk lamp offers a lot in the way of customization. Four dimming levels (up to 170 lumens) are available at the tap of its touch-activated button, and the sleek LED lamp is fully adjustable for the perfect amount of light right where it’s needed.

This REDLINE® RC™ Rechargeable LED Flashlight is a gift that keeps on giving. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the compact flashlight emits up to nine hours of powerful illumination, and its MagDock magnetic docking station provides a full charge in just two hours. Four different light intensities are available along with a strobe mode and 4x adjustable zoom. This durable little light is water and impact resistant with a non-slip grip, magnetic base, and an attached lanyard.

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A hefty amount of our readers here on the MyLEDLightingGuide’s official blog consists of facility managers (along with contractors, government employees, and other decision makers). This post is made specifically for the facility managers and building owners out there to help keep you up to date and fresh on the latest news and opportunities for you and your buildings.

This list of 14 blogs will consist of some popular and most likely already heard of publications, along with a few lesser known places that you still may find extremely interesting. Picking a few from this list is definitely the first step to keeping up to date and staying ahead with your work.

There will be a brief description along with a URL for each blog / magazine listed, and it should give you a good idea or not if that facility management resource will benefit you more-so or not than others listed here. Now, let’s get started with this list…

2. Buildings.com

Another very popular publication which covers a lot of useful topics and products that any building decision maker should be aware of to create a more efficient and overall better workplace. They also have many courses and webinar on topics like life cycle costs, energy management, lighting, security, and more.

4. Maintenance World

As the name suggests, this blog leans on the side of maintenance based topics. Although, they often talk about topics that are important to any facility manager, such as cooling an industrial sized area. That is just a glimpse of the type of stuff this blog publishes, so reading more on what they offer may be important to seeing if this blog is worth your time or not!

6. FM World

FM World seems to put a lot of their attention on news, but all are topics that are probably very relevant to you and your tasks as a FM. They also (like many other of these blogs on this list) offer many different white papers which carry tons of valuable information in them. Along with professional interviews, webinars, and other pieces of content they are very well rounded in the variety of things that they offer.

8. The Built Environment

They don’t only talk about the environment and green buildings, but surprisingly they publish a lot about facility managers and how to become a better one in general. You can thank Michel Theriault for this great resource, as he is the brains behind it all. He also offers services such as consulting and training for FM staff, so if a budget allows and you want to become a better FM; that’s always an option!

10. Building Automation Monthly

Phil Zito is the creator and sole person behind Building Automation Monthly. He writes about and educates on the topics solely regarding building automation systems. No time for reading? Phil offers a Podcast which covers many different great topics as well. So, next time you are driving or taking a flight you might want to listen in to his podcast!

12. The fmguru blog

Although this blog doesn’t seem to be updated as often as many others on this list; their past and current posts are a good read. They are definitely insightful and thought provoking on the tasks and purposes of a facility manager.

14. i-FM.net

Like their headline says, “if you’re in FM, you need to be on i-FM.” They offer tons of content through news, interviews, top 50 list of great and relevant companies, and overall great resources.

Missed any that you think is worthy of being added? Be sure to comment them down below, this list is always being updated!

Final Words

There you have it, 14 (and growing) facility manager blogs, magazines, and resources that will hopefully make you an informed, up to date, and more educated facility manager overall. Our #1 tip for you is to pick two or three from this list that really peak your interest, and make it a ritual to check in on them often for the latest content that they offer.

Again, if we missed one that you think should be added; feel free to comment it down below for consideration!

Want more of our topics for facility managers? Here are some:

When it comes to home repair and renovations, many people attempt to handle their home improvement on their own when it should be left to the experts. Due to the abundance of television shows depicting do-it-yourself couples attempting to renovate old properties and the consistent bombardment of commercials from big box home improvement stores, fixing anything around your Des Moines home seems like something you should be able to handle yourself. Whether you are a seasoned handyman who has been handling home repairs on your own for years or an inexperienced homeowner working the kinks out of your first home, there are a number of tasks that absolutely must be left to the professionals because errors and mistakes could lead to severe injuries that could even prove to be fatal. Many of these scenarios require the work of a residential electrician, and a common one is electrical trenching.

Electrical trenching is the excavation of your property to prepare for electrical installation, and it could end in tragedy if you do not call an expert. While digging a ditch does not seem like something that would require a residential electrician, it is especially necessary when handling electrical issues. A residential electrician will not only be experienced in handling the electrical trenching, but they are also aware of the safety precautions. Under your lawn, various utility lines are running ranging from water to gas to electric. And if you were to damage one of these services, not only would you be at fault, but you would also be placing yourself in grave danger.

Do not start digging up your yard without first consulting an expert residential electrician. When you need electrical trenching in Des Moines, call the Electrical Guru’s at 515-446-7040 so we can safely and professionally handle the electrical trenching for your home.

There is nothing more important than keeping your family safe, and one of the best ways to provide protection for your Des Moines home is with the addition of security lighting. Adding lights and motion sensors to the exterior of your home will provide greater protection, deter home intruders, and when installed professionally, can even improve the curb appeal of your house.

One of the best places to add additional lighting to your home is along the driveway. Not only will your driveway become a grand entrance to your home, it will eliminate the chances of someone hiding in the shadows. Additionally, placing additional lighting in your backyard has the same effect; the goal is to eliminate dark areas on your property that give crooks a place to hide.

Most homes with porches already have some sort of lighting, but with the addition of motion sensors to entryways, you can increase the level of security provided while minimizing the amount of electricity being used by your home. While it may be excessive to leave the lights running full blast throughout the night, motion sensors will shine a light on anyone attempting to enter your home.

There are plenty of security lighting kits available on the market, but which one is right for you? When you contact Electrical Gurus, we can design and install specialty lighting for your home that will increase the security and accentuate the look of your house.