Homeowners building or purchasing a home often have an interest in home integration. Still, it is not always clear what that actually includes. For years, there has been a common misconception that if a device connects to the internet or has an app, it qualifies as a smart home solution. In reality, those individual products […]

Upgrading lighting fixtures to modern options is becoming increasingly common, especially in remodels and retrofit projects. General contractors and electricians are often asked to “update the lights,” but the real challenge goes far beyond swapping fixtures. Homeowners usually pursue lighting upgrades because they have experienced a higher level of quality elsewhere, and failing to meet […]

Here are ideas for refreshing a lighting system to be more practical and intuitive, with a focus on one often-overlooked feature: lighting control keypads. Many aspects of lighting control benefit homeowners, but this discussion centers on how keypads mitigate the disadvantages of typical wall switches and dimmers. Standard switches are one-device, one-light controls that work […]