LED strip lights are FUN! Superbright LEDs.com is our primary source. They offer package deals, or à la cart purchases.
In terms of install prep, here’s our preferred method:
Set a standard 120v outlet, controlled by a switch. Add more than one outlets to the same switch if you want.
Do your best to hide the outlets as much as is possible (i.e., putting inside or on top of a cabinet upper).
Then cut, link, & adhere your light strips to their desired place, typically an indirect site (like under a cab, behind a mirror, or in a ceiling rib).
Connect wires from LED strips to a single controller that connects to a transformer.
Now plug your transformer into ...
Posted on 01/23/2015 at 01:21 AM
Metal roofs go on all of our projects. Check out this video to see why:
A few reasons we prefer metal roofs to shingle roofs. There is really no contest, in terms of quality.
Posted on 01/23/2015 at 01:15 AM
Media Cabinets are a must have for any major renovation or new build.
Our client’s home media devices are hidden inside this lower cabinet, leaving top two cabs for music!
Homes have so many devices and wires nowadays..ERRRR! In an effort to keep a “CLEAN” aesthetic, we’ve got to put all this STUFF somewhere…
Hallelujah, technology is abundant, we can downsize “visible” objects (i.e., cable boxes, consoles, stereo systems, etc.), by using small wireless (or wired) Infrared Remote Extender Sensors.
When complete, you will look like the cool guy/gal at the party, that thought of EVERYTHING ;-)
Posted on 01/23/2015 at 01:12 AM
The cool people over at Mopro just created our new site. Check it out!
Posted on 01/22/2015 at 05:49 PM
A blog can make all the difference with your website – they add credibility to your business, provide useful and interesting information to your viewers and add phenomenal SEO value, making your business easy to find online.
Blogging takes time, but it definitely pays off in the long run. Consistently update your blog with posts that are relevant to your industry.
Posted on 01/22/2015 at 05:49 PM
Heading out to Las Vegas next week for the 2015 International Builders Show!
Booths representing vendors and educators from around the world will be on hand to talk shop via classes and demonstrations. This “exclusive to the building industry” trendsetting annual show, last for three full days Jan.20-22.
I’m most looking forward to the building science classes, as well as seeing and touching all the newest products. Interestingly enough John Gruden, the football coach and analyst, is the keynote speaker for the opening ceremony.
Posted on 01/15/2015 at 12:00 AM
Austin, TX has some very particular design standards when it comes to preventing inter-city Monster houses, aka McMansions.
Wikipedia’s definition of McMansion is: a type of large, new luxury house which is judged to be oversized for the parcel or incongruous and out-of-place for its neighborhood.
The local Design & Compatibility Standards are present in this link, and are specific to Austin, TX. The standards cover: square foot, height, and architectural design requirements. Surveys help prove compliance to these standards; be sure to budget for them…
Surveys necessary for the Architect/Designer, prior to design:
Lot survey
Topographic Survey
Tree Survey
The architect design shows ho...
Posted on 11/12/2014 at 12:00 AM