LED Strip Lighting Blog & Buying Guides

2026-10-28

A sealed box cooks a driver in two years. I size the enclosure, the ventilation and derate the wattage.

2026-10-28

A faint coil whine in a bedroom recording setup is the driver. I explain what causes it and the low-noise options.

2026-10-28

A low run along the window sill frames the glass at night without fighting the TV. I set colour temperature and dimming.

2026-10-28

A cheap strip on a shelf shows bright dots over each book. I space and diffuse SMD for flat, even shelf light.

2026-10-28

A backlit headboard wants a consistent gap from the wall. I set the offset, hide the wire, and dim the run.

2026-10-28

Toe-kick light makes the kitchen float at night. I set the recess height, run layout and occupancy sensor.

2026-10-28

Rope light is clunky for tree wraps. SMD strip in silicone follows the trunk better. I show the spacing and fixings.

2026-10-28

A strip facing your eyes is a glare machine. I edge-mount SMD so it lights the surface, not your retinas.

2026-10-28

Sensors mounted at the wrong height trigger late or not at all. I place the strip and sensor to catch you before the door shuts.

2026-10-28

A too-bright strip wakes you fully. I set a low-wattage SMD run under the frame with a warm, sensor-triggered output.

2026-10-28

A cove that shows dots or a dark band is a setback problem. I give the setback, row spacing and lm/m range for a smooth wash.

2026-10-28

Wine hates heat and UV. A cellar strip needs to emit neither, run cool, and survive damp. I spec it accordingly.