Electrical Guides From the Field
Marc Reeves · October 10, 2026
If you’ve screwed a smart bulb into a fixture that’s controlled by a regular wall dimmer and you’re now watching it flicker, buzz faintly, or glow in the dark when it’s supposed to be off, I can tell you exactly what’s happening before you even describe it to me. A smart bulb and a dimmer … Read more
Marc Reeves · August 6, 2026
The single most common callback I get on a dimmer install isn’t a dead switch — it’s a homeowner telling me their new LED bulbs flicker, pulse, or buzz after they swapped in a dimmer that “should” work. Almost every time, the problem traces back to the same handful of mismatches: the wrong dimming technology … Read more
Marc Reeves · July 22, 2026
If you’ve been searching for the best LED shop lights review that goes beyond spec sheets and Amazon star ratings, you’re in the right place. I’m Marc Reeves — licensed electrician with 12 years in the field — and last year I lit up three different garages and workshops using four different LED shop light … Read more
Marc Reeves · July 17, 2026
I’ve pulled apart more dimmer switches than I can count, and the number one complaint I hear from homeowners is this: “I put in a smart dimmer and now my LED bulbs flicker like a haunted house.” Sound familiar? The truth is, most smart dimmers on the market were engineered for incandescent bulbs — and … Read more