Krista Robertson | InspiredLED Blog

Apr 29, 2016

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2016

It’s once again time to celebrate the women in our lives who have dedicated their time and efforts to caring for us over the years. Whether it’s a mom, a grandma, a spouse, or another female family member who has taken on this role, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make sure they know how much they are appreciated. While flowers and cards are common tokens of affection, this year, why not brighten up Mother’s Day with something more a bit more unique and long lasting? Inspired LED has compiled a list of some of our most popular products to help…

Apr 12, 2016

LED Care & Maintenance Guide

For the most part, LEDs require little to no effort in terms of maintenance. In fact, this is one of the primary benefits of LEDs over more traditional bulbs. But there are a few simple steps which can be taken to help maintain the quality and extend the life of your LED lighting system. Clean Surface Prior to Install Most Inspired LED products are designed with an easy install in mind, so they are manufactured with an adhesive mounting option. To ensure that the LED adhesive remains secure for the life of the product, surfaces should be free of dust…

Apr 07, 2016

Pairing Wine with LEDs

Everyone knows that aging is an important factor in creating a fine wine. It is a delicate chemical process which continues long after the bottle has left the winery, on through its time in storage, up until the moment the cork is pulled. Not surprisingly, a wine which is properly stored will age and maintain its flavor much better than those which have not been well cared for. In order to preserve the integrity of a wine, it is recommended that the bottles be kept in fairly precise conditions. According to experts, wine should never be exposed to excessive amounts of light,…

Mar 18, 2016

5 Ways to Brighten Up Your Home This Spring

The snow is melting, birds are singing, and the air is laced with sunlight. The return of spring is upon us at last! At Inspired LED, this is one of our favorite times of year, the season of all things bright and colorful, a time to throw open the windows and shake off the cobwebs. While lighting is, of course, our specialty, there are lots of ways to brighten up your home this spring! Join us as we explore these five simple ways to make the most of springtime around your home… Step one to a bright and happy home…

Mar 09, 2016

Inspired LED 101: How to Cut LED Flex

One of the main advantages of flexible LED tape over rigid panels is the ability to cut these strips to custom lengths. When combined with Inspired LED’s patented solderless Tiger Paw® connectors, this makes for a convenient lighting solution which can be easily adjusted in the field. To get the most out of your LED strips, follow these simple steps when cutting to length… Step 1: Measure the required length of your flexible LED strip. For under cabinet applications, we recommend subtracting about 1 ½” on each side, or 3” in full from the total available space to make room…

Mar 03, 2016

Accessory of the Week: Motion Sensor

It’s time once again to delve into the shelves at Inspired LED! Today we take a closer look at one of our most popular control devices, the Infrared Motion Sensor. This convenient accessory easily combines with Inspired LED flexible strips or panels to create the perfect low-voltage lighting system for cabinets, closets, pantries, and more! Let’s examine this product in a bit more detail to get a sense for how it works, and how it can be used to brighten up your home or business. The first thing most people notice about the motion sensor is the half-sphere which sits…

Feb 19, 2016

Brilliant Bathroom Lighting

Bathroom lighting is often underrated and unappreciated, although in many cases, it can make or break the overall design of the room. There’s nothing worse than taking a beautifully designed area of your home, and washing it out with poor lighting! The type of bathroom lighting you chose, whether it be cans, tracks, wall lights, or pendants, will help to define the style of the space- from traditional to contemporary, and everything in between. But no matter what your style or primary light source happens to be, LED lighting can add some unique and eye-catching touches. Whether you are preparing…

Feb 09, 2016

Fall in Love with LEDs this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here, traditionally a time for wine and chocolates, dinner and flowers. But this year, rather than spending money on cliches, we at Inspired LED wondered if there was a way to bring a bit of that romance back into the home. So, in honor of Valentine’s, we have compiled some ways in which our products can be used to light up different rooms, and spark some extra love just in time for the most romantic day of the year! Movie theaters are often a popular stop for date nights; a darkened environment and a good movie can easily set…

Feb 05, 2016

Beyond the Kitchen 2: Ten (More) Unconventional Applications for LEDs

LEDs have become more and more popular over the past few years thanks to their energy efficiency, ease of install, and long lifespan. While LEDs are perhaps most commonly used in kitchens and under cabinets, there are many other locations where these lights can shine. As Inspired LED has continued to grow, we have been presented with some new and exciting opportunities to add our lights to some unconventional areas. It is always fun for us to take on these unique challenges, to help our customers fulfill their creative visions, and extremely gratifying to see the end result. Let’s take…

Jan 25, 2016

Ask An Engineer Part 1: LED Basics

As with any new technology, LEDs require some fairly specific background knowledge in order to fully comprehend both the functional properties, and possible methods of application. While everyone here at Inspired LED prides themselves on being knowledgeable enough to answer the most common technical questions regarding our products, there are, of course, times when this technology surprises us with a new challenge. This is when we turn to our resident LED expert- Engineering Manager, Tanner Leland. Aside from helping us to develop our latest and most innovative products, Tanner is the one we turn to for all things mechanical/electrical. Whether it is a unique customer…

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