• Accent lighting includes a wide variety of interior or exterior lighting designed to draw the eye to an area of interest, such as textured walls, artwork, or plants.

Think about how art museums use accent lighting: special back or front lights make the artwork stand out while the ambient light is dim, like in a theater. Determine the most important focal points in a room and ask your local Mr. Electric to install accent lights that can draw attention to those areas.

• Yes. Many types of cabinet accent lights are dimmable, especially those designed for inside or underneath cabinets.

• Choose 2700K LED light bulbs for outdoor accent lights. These dim bulbs provide a natural-looking color—like an inviting campfire. And because they give off such a warm tone, they’re not harsh at night, making light pollution minimal.

• Recessed lighting can improve the safety of your home by reducing trip hazards and other problems that come with low-light areas. Additionally, hiring a professional recessed lighting installer eliminates the risk of hurting yourself during the installation process.

• Recessed lighting is a great option for places where a standard light fixture, bulb, or lamp won’t fit.

• Many modern recessed lighting options have the ability to integrate into a smart home. If you’re looking to add smart functionality to your home, then our expert electricians can help you set it up correctly.

• No one wants a home that isn’t properly lit. Adding recessed lights and other lighting elements to your home can increase its sale value should you ever put it on the market.

• The answer to this question varies by light fixture type, of which there are numerous. Many puck lights and strip lights need to be replaced completely when the bulbs fail. The good news is that these LED bulbs can last up to 20 years. Replace long fluorescent or LED light bulbs by removing the protective cover, gently twisting the light bulb until it comes loose, and then inserting and twisting the replacement bulb.

  Replacing old fluorescent lights with LEDs will increase energy efficiency, provide longer-lasting light, and will provide a quieter light. Old fluorescent light ballasts usually start to buzz as they age; this will never happen with LED lights.

• Warm white lights at around 55 lumens are a great choice for under-cabinet lights. They provide good brightness for busy counters and workspaces without being too harsh. Choose dimming features to maintain just the right lighting for each specific space and function.

• Absolutely! Dark workspaces are frustrating—and can even be dangerous. Installing lights in and under cabinets is a cost-effective way to create more usable space and enhance the appearance and mood of the room.

• LED lights are your best option, hands down. They are the most efficient bulb type and adding them will be barely noticeable on your monthly electric bill. LEDs are available in a wide range of styles and configurations for flexible cabinet lighting, including light strips, bars, or pucks. Additionally, LEDs are compatible with dimmer switches, providing you with complete control over the amount of light cast in or under cabinets.

• Yes, many do. To minimize the insects attracted to your string lights, choose low-lumen LED string lights. If you can, go with lights that are tinted yellow, orange, or red. The combination of low heat created by the LED bulbs and the longer wavelength of these bulb colors will greatly reduce the flying bugs.

• It depends on the purpose each light serves on your patio. About 40 lumens is suitable for low background lighting like string lights. Sconces, can lights, and post lights should fall within the 80 to 120 lumen range.

• Only fixtures rated for outdoor use (that are installed correctly) are waterproof and weatherproof. For patio string lights, only choose those that are approved for outdoor use.

Consider these great deck lighting ideas:

• Post lights provide varied elevation levels and visual anchors for your deck lighting scheme.
• String lights hung across the deck add widespread illumination (and a little romance) to the space. Only choose string lights that are approved for outdoor use.
• Rope lights installed underneath railings provide a visual boundary line of the deck space.
• Sconces for house-adjacent decks guide the eye back to the home and welcome guests inside.
• Stair lights illuminate stairs, providing better safety in an otherwise dangerous area of a dark deck.
• Flush can lights can be installed on the deck surface to illuminate railings or other features from below.

• If you take them inside for storage during the winter or through periods of inclement weather, standard outdoor solar lights may last three to four years.

• The main differences between track lighting (beyond design styles) are the H, J, and L types of tracks. They are not interchangeable in terms of replacement parts, so making sure you know which one you have will be important. Another key differentiator is if you have a single or dual circuit. With a single circuit, all the lights turn on and off together, while a dual circuit allows for mixing and matching which lights are on or off at a given time.

• A general rule of thumb is one light head for every foot of track. Track lights typically have anywhere from three to six individual heads. It’s important to note that each light will draw from your power circuit, meaning that you should find how much load your circuits can bear, how much light you need, and then get a track light that matches those needs.

• LED lighting installation costs vary based on the number of lights being installed as well as the existing wiring. If new wiring and fixtures are required, or if you need lights installed in multiple areas, the cost will reflect the work involved. However, where wiring and bulb housing locations are already present, LED lighting replacement costs are lower.

• Yes, you should hire an electrician to install or replace any LED lights. Installing or replacing a lighting fixture requires wiring knowledge, so it’s best left to professionals. Additionally, hiring an electrician helps the process go smoothly. The electrician can also alert you to any issues during installation and even make recommendations.

• It’s much easier to install can lights during construction or major renovations, but yes, it is possible to add them to existing ceilings. The process involves cutting holes in the ceiling and wiring the new fixtures to existing circuits.

• Yes, and if it’s installed close to an existing switch, the process can be relatively simple and straightforward. An additional switch for the track lights can be added at the existing switch box.

• Yes, Mr. Electric installs light fixtures of any kind for residential as well as commercial customers.