Sunco Blog - All About LED Lighting!

If you’ve ever stared at a broken light switch and thought, “How hard can this be?” Well, you’re not alone. Wiring a light switch is one of those DIY home improvement projects that feels more intimidating than it actually is. That said, electricity isn’t something to take lightly (pun fully avoided). With a little guidance and a solid understanding of safety, you can wire...

Home improvement TV is a very particular cocktail: one part actual design skill, one part charisma, and one part hair that can withstand drywall dust and stage lights. The best personalities can transform a fixer-upper and make you want to hang out with them after. The worst? Well, they might still be fun to watch, but you’re not exactly inviting them to lunch. We’ll...

Back in late June, two members of Congress—Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.)—introduced a new bipartisan bill that could make it a lot easier for service members leaving the military to find careers in the energy and advanced manufacturing industries. Both lawmakers are military veterans themselves and sit on the House Armed Services Committee, so they know firsthand what the transition from...

Recessed lights (aka can lights, downlights, pot lights—whatever you want to call them) are a super clean way to light a space without bulky fixtures getting in the way. But once you start shopping for them, it gets overwhelming fast. Remodel vs. new construction? Baffle and smooth trim? Junction boxes? What does any of that even mean?  Don’t worry. I’m an expert when it...

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt relaxed—or, on the flip side, suddenly more awake and alert? That reaction often has less to do with the décor and more to do with the lighting. Specifically, it’s about color temperature and a concept called CCT, or Correlated Color Temperature. Understanding these terms can help you choose the right LED light bulbs for...

Have you've noticed fewer young faces in trades and more seasoned pros taking up space in almost every jobsite? You just might be onto something. This is because the average age of electricians is creeping upward every year—from 35 back in 2015 to 41 as of today. So, what exactly is the reason behind the shortage of younger talent, and why are contractors and...