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TRi-Mobile area work light on a tripod by STKR Concepts illuminating two male workers in the process of installing new hardwood flooring in a herringbone pattern. DIY home project after dark.
The Absolute Best Tripod LED Work Light
If you are working on large-scale or small jobs, you’ll find it more convenient to do the task with a tripod LED work light around. There’s no doubt that visibility... Read more...
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have at Home
What Emergency Supplies Should I Have at Home
Simply put, the emergency supplies you should keep inside your home should encompass food and water, a reliable light source, communication devices, and tools for survival. Read more...
What is a CREE LED
What is a CREE LED
CREE LED lighting is a mercury-free light technology that combines CREE LED’s proprietary optical design and wafer-level sub-mount packaging to maximize light extraction efficiency in reliable low profile lighting options such as... Read more...
How Do You Light a Dark Garage?
How Do You Light a Dark Garage?
Lighting a garage comes with plenty of options. If it’s structurally possible, you can use natural light through the strategic placement of windows or a skylight. However, in most cases,... Read more...
ceramic standard light bulb base fixture
What Size Is a Standard Light Bulb Socket?
The standard light bulb falls under the A group with a diameter of 1/78 inch to 3 1/8 inches and uses the E26/E27 base. Arbitrary bulbs fit on medium-sized sockets.... Read more...
Outdoor image of a hiking backpack spilling out with the essentials like a map, water cup, flashlight, and waterproof boots. All sitting on a rock near a river with a forest full of fur trees in the background.
What to Take For a Backpacking Trip?
To start with, only bring essential items good for how long you will be backpacking. Create a checklist of clothes, food, water, medical supplies, sleeping essentials, lighting device, etc. Your goal should... Read more...
Very well lit 2 car garage with a white sports car parked on the left side. Full room lighting provided by an MPI system from STKR Concepts.
3 Garage Lighting Alternatives to Brighten Up Your Space
Garage lighting comes with conventional light sources. However, if you are looking for more options to illuminate your garage without installing a traditional light bulb, we have it covered right... Read more...
What Is the Most Powerful Work Light?
What Is the Most Powerful Work Light?
If you’re looking for a work light, go for a LED-powered lighting fixture adjustable for the amount of focus you need. Setting up a proper standard can be helpful to... Read more...
Very well done garage gym illuminated by multiple TriLights by STKR Concepts. Gym features weighted ropes, a squat rack, a free weights station, an elliptical, weighted medicine balls, weight bench, and many, many more.
What Kind of Lighting Is Best for a Home Gym?
A home gym is one of the trends nowadays that require careful planning. It’s tempting to convert an unused room to a home gym, especially as you spend more time... Read more...
What Is the Best Hard Hat Light?
What Is the Best Hard Hat Light?
When it comes to hand-free lighting, your best option is a headlamp. If you’re working the night shift in an obscure dark area, wearing a hard hat light is the way... Read more...
two hands side by side. one is damaged and full of blisters and tears. the other is wearing a black gym skin palm protector from STKR Concepts
How Do You Prevent Calluses When Lifting Weights?
If you love to lift weights, you know that they are hard on your hands. Weight lifters often complain about calluses or tears in the palms of their hands that... Read more...
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What Is the Best Survival Flashlight?
During emergencies, one of the most valuable items you can have is a survival flashlight. Moving in unknown tracks amidst the darkness of the night will subject you to danger, injuries,... Read more...
hand wearing gym skin palm protectors reaching for a free weight
How Should I Protect My Hands When Lifting Weights?
To protect your hands when lifting weights, the best thing to do is wear protective gear like weightlifting gloves or palm protectors. Make sure that your hands experience less friction.... Read more...
Dark and dingy basement with no windows
How To Brighten Up a Basement With No Windows
To brighten a basement with no windows, you have to choose the best lighting, strategically install them, and efficiently rethink your wall color, flooring, and kept items. The right lighting... Read more...
How Many Lumens Do You Need For Fishing At Night?
How Many Lumens Do You Need For Fishing At Night?
For night fishing, you will need at least 100 lumens in a headlamp for performing tasks, 200 lumens for area lighting, and 200 lumens or more to illuminate the water... Read more...
man shoreline fishing a lake at night sitting next to a tent scene illuminated by a FLi-Pro telescoping light
What is the Best Light to Use for Night Fishing?
White or green light with a brightness of at least 80 lumens is ideal for fishing at night. Lights that are hands-free, telescoping, or able to float are also desirable.... Read more...
Image of a 4x4 vehicle parked in a camping area in a heavily wooded mountainous area
What Are The Best Lights For Overlanding?
Overlanding is a very off-grid activity full of exploring the vast unknown. With its mix of camping, off-roading, off-grid survival, and all-around adventuring, it is not just a quick trip... Read more...
Two BAMFF tactical flashlights side by side. One with a pressure switch and one with a standard cap switch.
What Is a Pressure Switch On a Flashlight?
A pressure switch or a pressure pad on a flashlight activates the light with a firm hand grip. It typically comes with a pad connected to the tail cap, which... Read more...
Close up of someone holding a triangle square to a 2 by 4 and marking a line using a STKR mechanical pencil.
Are Mechanical Pencils Good for Woodworking? What Pencil Is Best?
Many people consider mechanical pencils as good if not excellent marking tools in woodworking. Some even claim that mechanical pencils are the best option considering their durability – a property... Read more...
FLEXIT Pocket Light illuminating the engine bay of a Datsun Z car
Best Pocket Flashlight for Mechanics
Pocket flashlights can be the source of major frustration for many mechanics. It can be hard to find a flashlight that actually illuminates enough space when you are working with... Read more...
14 Gift Ideas for the Fisherman Who Has Everything
14 Gift Ideas for the Fisherman Who Has Everything
So you need to buy something for the fishing enthusiast in your life. The problem is when your loved one seems to have everything that they could possibly ever need.... Read more...
How Do You Light an Unfinished Basement?
How Do You Light an Unfinished Basement?
Unfinished basements can be scary places to be, especially if you don’t have a lot (or any) lighting down there. One of the biggest issues with unfinished basements is that... Read more...
Are LED Garage Lights Worth It?
Are LED Garage Lights Worth It?
So, are LED garage lights worth it? Without a doubt, they are. LED lights are the most innovative lighting solution to date, and they can save you money on your... Read more...
What is the best light for runners?
What is the Best Light for Runners?
The best light for runners is a headlamp or other hands-free light and here at STKR, we recommend the Flexit headlamp series. Equip yourself with a durable headlamp that offers bright... Read more...