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Quick and Bright! 3 Spring DIY Lighting Projects You Can Finish in 15 Minutes or Less

Embarking on beginner-friendly DIY projects is a simple yet powerful way to transform your living spaces and reconnect with the enjoyment of hands-on creativity. Whether you’re swapping out a light fixture indoors to warm up a cozy corner or adding solar lights along a garden path to create evening ambiance, small improvements can have a surprisingly big impact. These projects not only enhance the look and feel of your home, but they also empower you with new skills and a sense of accomplishment. You don’t need a toolbox full of tools or professional experience—just a bit of curiosity and the willingness to start. By investing just a little time, you can make your space more functional, inviting, and uniquely yours. Start small, and let the satisfaction of simple upgrades spark bigger ideas.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Treat Yourself to New Lighting

From swapping out builder-grade flush mounts to enhancing curb appeal with new outdoor lighting: explore why it’s the perfect time to upgrade your home’s lighting.

As we get into the full swing of the holiday season and the New Year approaches, those who find themselves in charge of hosting may want to use this time to tackle a few home projects before guests roll arrive. Upgrading overhead lighting in key rooms such as the dining room, guest bathroom, and entryway, can transform your space and elevate the overall holiday experience. Here are 5 reasons why now might be the right time to treat your home (and yourself) to new lighting.

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What Causes LEDs to Flicker?

LED lights are prevalent in today’s homes due to their energy-efficiency, versatility, safety and low maintenance. However, one common issue that makes homeowners frustrated is LED flickering. Bulbs can flicker for numerous reasons, and when it comes to LED lighting, finding the problem is slightly more complicated. While the primary causes of bulb flicker can differ depending on if you are using line voltage (120V) or low voltage (12V) bulbs, the number one common cause is a dimmer that isn’t compatible. Let’s dive into the most likely problems and the solutions to keep your lighting smooth and consistent.

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Create Ambiance and Save Energy with Lutron Whole-Home Light Control

As a leader in the fast-growing smart home market, Lutron provides the perfect solution for any size home and any budget—whether you’re building a new home or want to upgrade your existing one. Lutron works with more smart home devices than any other smart lighting control brand. With over 1,000 dimmable bulbs, regular bulbs can now be made smart, starting with control at the switch. We’ve summarized Lutron’s top three systems, available to order at PROLIGHTING to assist you in deciding. Keep reading to find which whole-home smart solution is right for you.

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Lutron Releases First-Ever Lighting Trend Report with Insight on Homeowner Preferences

COOPERSBURG, PA — Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in lighting controls, announced the results of its first-ever Lighting Trend Report. The new study, informed by findings from a recent Lutron/Harris Poll survey as well as leading designer insights and Lutron’s expertise, reveals that U.S. homeowners consider lighting one of the most important design choices for their home and forecasts anticipated trends for 2023 and beyond.

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Lutron’s Highly-Anticipated Sunnata RF Keypads are Here

Now available to order at PROLIGHTING: the Lutron Sunnata RF Hybrid Keypad — a contemporary keypad design for any project. As part of their commitment to helping professional installers delight their clients, Lutron Electronics continues to innovate and add new features and products to the RadioRA 3 system. Recently, Lutron has released the Sunnata RF Hybrid Keypads combining Lutron dimmer technology with advanced keypad functionality, giving homeowners total connected control of indoor and outdoor lights. As a wireless lighting control solution, the keypad’s RF technology makes it a great fit for both retrofit and new construction.

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Legrand’s Smart Lighting with Netatmo Lets You Control Lights and Power

Now available at PROLIGHTING: Legrand’s Smart Lighting with Netatmo—the smartest way to take control of lights and power, optimized for an ultra-reliable whole home experience. Delivering the comfort, safety and convenience of Smart Lighting with unprecedented range and reliability, Legrand with Netatmo products are the perfect whole home solutions for smarter control.

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Creating the Ultimate Comfort Zone with RadioRA 3

In our last blog post, we introduced you to Lutron’s newest lighting control system, RadioRA 3 and outlined the key features to expect — a new all-in-one processor powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet), new simpler PC programming software and app-based editing features, and the first-ever line of wall controls with both light bar design and IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity. Now we’ll see what else RadioRA 3 is capable of.

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Lutron Reveals Game-Changing RadioRA 3 for 2022

In a quarter that’s been plagued by supply chain issues and an ongoing pandemic, Lutron’s announcement of their new RadioRA 3 Control System brought with it some much-needed excitement for the industry. Ten years in the making, RadioRA 3 is scheduled to make its debut in January and Lutron has promised the system is a total game-changer. So what’s new? Read on to learn more about the highly-anticipated product line.

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LED Lighting Terms Everyone Should Know

As LEDs continue to reign supreme over incandescent and fluorescent options, it’s important to familiarize yourself with certain LED terms so that you can understand the advantages and select the best LED products for your project. While early LED lighting was primarily used in commercial settings, advancements in technology has caused it to shift substantially to residential applications as well. More and more consumers are making the switch over to LEDs – realizing that while it may require a larger initial investment, the long-term benefits outweigh the cost. LED, which stands for “Light Emitting Diode,” is a two-lead semiconductor light source that emits light when an electrical current is passed through it. During this engineering process, energy is released in the form of photons. But let’s not get too technical – what you really need to know is that LEDs are more efficient at turning energy into light compared…