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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Dimmable LED Recessed Lights: Which Dimmer Switches Actually Work (and Which Cause Flicker)
You replaced your old recessed cans with LED retrofits. Cleaner look, less heat, lower...
