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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.
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...
Installing an EV Charger in a Detached Garage: Trenching, Conduit, and Sub-Panels in Pittsburgh
A lot of Pittsburgh homes have a detached garage at the back of the...
Wet Rated vs. Damp Rated Recessed Lights: Where Each One Belongs in a Pittsburgh Home
Not every recessed light is allowed in every location. The difference between a dry-rated,...
When Your Pittsburgh Home Needs a Sub-Panel: Additions, Finished Basements, and Detached Garages
If you’re finishing a basement, adding a room, building a detached garage with its...
Smart EV Chargers vs. Basic: Is the WiFi Actually Worth It?
When you shop for a Level 2 EV charger, half the market is basic...
Warm White vs. Cool White: Picking the Right LED Color Temperature for Every Room
Walk into a lighting store and you’ll see bulbs labeled 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4000K,...