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Practical guides on EV charging, recessed and LED lighting, panel upgrades, and electrical service from the Renaissance Electric team. Written for Pittsburgh homeowners, by licensed electricians who work on these houses every day.
Adding Recessed Lighting Without Attic Access: How Remodel Cans Work in Pittsburgh Homes
Want to add recessed lights to a first-floor ceiling that has a finished room...
Whole-Home Surge Protection for Pittsburgh: Why the Power Strip Isn’t Enough
Pittsburgh gets real storms. Spring and summer thunderstorms, fall wind events, and the occasional...
EV Charging for Pittsburgh Apartments and Condos: How to Make It Work
Most EV install advice assumes a single-family house with an attached garage, a clear...
Sloped-Ceiling Recessed Lighting: Picking the Right Trim and Angle for Pittsburgh Attics and Dormers
Cathedral ceilings, attic finishes, dormers, and second-story bonus rooms all share one challenge: sloped...
Aluminum Wiring in Pittsburgh Mid-Century Homes: Pigtail, Replace, or Leave It Alone?
Between roughly 1965 and 1973, a lot of Pittsburgh homes were wired with aluminum...
Pre-Wiring for an EV Charger Before You Buy the Car: A Pittsburgh Buyer’s Guide
You’re thinking about an EV. Maybe in six months, maybe next year, maybe when...
Converting Old Can Lights to LED Retrofit Modules: What Pittsburgh Homeowners Should Know
If your house was built or remodeled any time between 1985 and 2015, odds...
Why Your Lights Flicker When the AC or Dryer Kicks On (and Whether It’s a Problem)
You’re sitting in the living room and every time the HVAC compressor cycles, the...