LED Strip Lighting Blog & Buying Guides

2026-10-28

One strip over a workbench casts a shadow under every object. I lay two angled COB runs to flatten the shadow.

2026-10-28

A strip placed straight-on reflects in the glass. I offset and angle the COB to light the object, not the pane.

2026-10-28

Backlit mirror strips live in steam and heat. I pick the IP rating, the driver location and the diffuser for even face light.

2026-10-28

A strip on the nosing must not blind people looking up or become a trip hazard. I set the cover, height and beam.

2026-10-28

Pulling up a demo strip and re-fitting it is fine if you inspect the solder pads, diffuser and adhesion first. I list the checks.

2026-10-28

Smart bulbs are flexible; a COB cove is seamless. I compare install cost, light quality and what each is actually good for.

2026-10-28

A restaurant strip that dims to 3000K feels warmer as the night goes on. I set the driver and dimming profile for that curve.

2026-10-28

COB runs hot and dense. I share measured junction temps in free air vs in channel, and where free air is genuinely acceptable.

2026-10-28

The shadow line under a wall cabinet is usually a mounting-depth problem. I shift the COB strip forward and angle the optics.

2026-10-28

A dotted bias strip shows its dots on the wall. COB's even wash is what makes the backlight disappear, which is the whole point.

2026-10-28

A brilliant neon sign gets rejected at planning for setback or glare. I draft the layout to survive the permit review.

2026-10-28

Water creeps in at the end cap even with a gasket. I show the clean, dry, over-filled silicone method that stops the drip.