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The “KISS” Method: Keep It Super Simple

Many of you are familiar with the “KISS” method? Keep it super simple (well, there is another version out there-the “keep it simple s—–“, but we won’t use that language here!) Sometimes simple is the best. One of our clients that does large trade shows in the fashion industry came to us with a dilemma….

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The Differences in LED Recessed Lighting from 2008 and Now

This posting is in response to a very long thread on the Garden Web Lighting forum (Disappointed With My LED Recessed Lighting)-the original post was from 2008. Our lighting designer and guru was fascinated by all the comments an remarks and varying levels of input from the community at large. He thought it was time…

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One of the ‘Sexiest’ Recessed Lighting Fixtures Around!

  We just introduced a LED Retrofit Module and Trim (aka: universal LED Retrofit ) to our line about a month ago and it is soon becoming one of most popular and most sought after items. Want to know why? -First off, if you have an EXISTING 5″ OR 6″ recessed light fixture, this retrofit…

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The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown Down: lumens versus watts

And, what does this mean to you (WDTMTY)? Or, more accurately, WDTMTM (what does this mean to me)? This article is an abbreviated version of the article called, “LED, Incandescents, CFL’s, Oh No!! (Or, Watt’s Up?). But first, I have to share with you what started that article to begin with. In a phone conversation…

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6″ Recessed Lighting FAQs Answered (in the quest to demystify recessed lighting)

Yes, the quest continues here at Total Recessed Lighting. We want to demystify recessed lighting as much as possible and empower YOU the consumer, with knowledge. After all, life is too short to get frustrated with decisions on recessed lighting, isn’t it? We know you have better things to occupy your time with. We’ve created…

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The Best Under Cabinet Lighting Solution Ever (BUCLSE)!

Under cabinet lighting. You want it. But, you really don’t want to install a fluorescent fixture that fit under cabinets-because of esthetics-it often is visible unless you find a work around solution. I’ll bet you  even thought of getting a bunch of those hockey puck style LED lights as a solution. But, your intuition tells…

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Some Commonly Asked Questions About 5″ Recessed Lighting Fixtures

Here at Total Recessed Lighting, we do get a lot of the same questions asked by many-we don’t mind answering these questions, but we thought that we’d empower YOU with the information and have the ability to refer back to it when ever needed. Ahhhh….the beauty of You Tube! This series of You Tube videos…

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More Things About 4″ Recessed Lights That You Were Afraid to Ask…

I don’t know about you, but I find the area of recessed lighting to be, well, a bit intimidating. I know our lighting designer is comfortable and knowledgeable in this area. Which is good, since all of us here at Total Recessed Lighting go to him for a lot of our questions. To help all…

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LED, Incandescents, CFL’s, Oh, No!! (Or, Watt’s Up??)

(Grab your cuppa coffee or tea and sit down with it as you dig in to this article…) So, ‘watt’s’ up with the new light bulb law coming into effect in January 2012 (which is named the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007)? Will incandescent light bulbs be outlawed? Will we be ‘forced’ to…

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What the HECK is Griplock??

If you have a project that involves unusually sloped, curved or high ceilings, our Grip Lock system may be the solution for you. It is affordable, flexible and easy to install. To find out more about this innovative system, check out our video on it. How It Works Griplock® Grippers are sophisticated in design but…