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How Many Lumens Do I Need for a 2 Car Garage? STKR Concepts
How Many Lumens Do I Need for a 2 Car Garage?
4,000-8,000 lumens is a great range for a 2 car garage. Everyone's garage and projects will be different so trying to use a per square foot calculation will just give... Read more...
MPI Full Garage Lighting System: A Complete Overview STKR Concepts
MPI Full Garage Lighting System: A Complete Overview
The Multi-Point Illumination or MPI is a revolutionary full garage lighting system. It consists of one main LED light fixture that screws into a light socket, surrounded by four additional moveable lights.... Read more...
Are Tactical Flashlights Effective? STKR Concepts
Are Tactical Flashlights Effective?
When it comes to lighting options that double as personal protection and self-defense, tactical flashlights are a great option.  If you’re a camper, rider, night jogger, or hiker, you know... Read more...
The Best Flexible Led Flashlights With a Magnetic Base: FLEXiT Series STKR Concepts
The Best Flexible Led Flashlights With a Magnetic Base: FLEXiT Series
Have you ever been in the middle of a project, and you had to stop because there was no one around to hold the flashlight for you? Like many of... Read more...
How Bright Should Shop Lights Be? STKR Concepts
How Bright Should Shop Lights Be?
Depending on your shop size, you’ll want a minimum of 3000-8000+ lumens. Light functionality also impacts the light brightness and how the light is dispersed. Shop conditions also impact brightness,... Read more...
Are Parking Sensors Worth It? STKR Concepts
Are Parking Sensors Worth It?
Parking sensors provide visibility, better parking, and avoid potential damage. It’s a relatively small investment that prevents hitting the back of your garage or even someone getting hurt. Preventing hundreds... Read more...
How Do I Add More Lights to My Garage? STKR Concepts
How Do I Add More Lights to My Garage?
The garage is typically one of the largest rooms in the home, yet it is often the most poorly lit. Most of the time, garages come with a single dim... Read more...
How to Choose a Flashlight: Ultimate Buyer's Guide STKR Concepts
How to Choose a Flashlight: Ultimate Buyer's Guide
When choosing a flashlight, you should consider the flashlight's type, features, lumen count and cost. You also need to decide why you are getting the flashlight to determine which features are necessary.... Read more...
25 Gadgets for Mechanics, Gift Ideas for the Gear-Head in Your Life STKR Concepts
25 Gadgets for Mechanics, Gift Ideas for the Gear-Head in Your Life
The best gadgets for mechanics should be a tool, device, or mechanism that improves work efficiency making their job easier. It should be tried and tested, safe, multipurpose, and durable... Read more...
What Are Deformable Garage Lights? Pros, Cons, Copies & the Original STKR Concepts
What Are Deformable Garage Lights? Pros, Cons, Copies & the Original
Deformable garage lights (also known as deformable lights) use a design where you can adjust the light’s direction to suit your needs. The bulbs are adjustable to different angles, allowing... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Tactical Flashlight: A Buyer’s Guide STKR Concepts
How to Choose the Right Tactical Flashlight: A Buyer’s Guide
To choose the right tactical flashlight first decide its purpose, then set a budget. Select features that fit your needs like lumen output, power source, material durability, size variations, weight,... Read more...
Who Makes an Easy Pour Gas Can and Spout That Works? | EZ Utility Jug STKR Concepts
Who Makes an Easy Pour Gas Can and Spout That Works? | EZ Utility Jug
Among the utility jugs on the market, the EZ Jugs may be the best design available.  They can legally be used to carry oil, water (non-drinking), animal feed, or other non-fuel... Read more...
How Bright Is a 1000 Lumen Flashlight? STKR Concepts
How Bright Is a 1000 Lumen Flashlight?
A 1000 lumen flashlight is bright enough to let you see items at a far distance as most of these flashlights feature reflectors or lenses to focus the light into... Read more...
How to Light a Garage Gym: The Complete Guide STKR Concepts
How to Light a Garage Gym: The Complete Guide
To light a garage gym, you’ll need to measure your space, determine how much light you want, create a layout plan, purchase your lights, and install the new fixtures. Alternatively,... Read more...
What Is the Best Light for Camping? STKR Concepts
What Is the Best Light for Camping?
The best light for camping should be lightweight, portable, powerful, and energy-efficient. You can choose either solar or battery-powered lights, both of which make the most of their energy sources.... Read more...
What Is the Best Type of Lighting for a Garage? STKR Concepts
What Is the Best Type of Lighting for a Garage?
The best lighting for a garage will allow high visibility for your projects. If you don’t need to move your lights around, a bright overhead system is best. Look for... Read more...
How Do You Upgrade a Garage Light? STKR Concepts
How Do You Upgrade a Garage Light?
Upgrading a garage light can be as easy as screwing in a new light bulb. You can replace your standard garage light bulb with one of STKR Concepts’ garage lighting... Read more...
Garage Lighting That Doesn't Require Hardwiring STKR Concepts
Garage Lighting That Doesn't Require Hardwiring
Garage lighting that doesn't require hardwiring at all includes some lighting products that work on batteries, while others like the STKR TRiLIGHT Motion Activated Ceiling Light and the STKR Multi-Point Illumination can replace your... Read more...
How Do LED Flashlights Work? STKR Concepts
How Do LED Flashlights Work?
An LED, or light-emitting-diode flashlight, works by moving electrons to create light. A semiconductor material, such as silicon or gallium, is modified so that current can flow through it. The... Read more...
Black sports car pulled up to an STKR Garage Parking Sensor in a clean, organized garage at night
How Can I Park in My Garage Without Hitting the Back Wall? 
Use a parking aid that tells you when to stop before you hit the wall. Ideas range from a DIY tennis ball on a string to a parking block, parking... Read more...
What Is the Best LED Lighting for a Shop? STKR Concepts
What Is the Best LED Lighting for a Shop?
The best LED lighting for a shop will be something that is easy to setup/install, has a high lumen count, and is energy efficient while putting out low amounts of heat. The... Read more...
Flashlight or Lantern: Which is Better? STKR Concepts
Flashlight or Lantern: Which is Better?
Flashlight or lantern? A flashlight throws a focused beam, a lantern lights up the whole area. Here is how to pick, plus the one light that does both. Read more...
How to Choose a Headlamp: The Complete Buyer's Guide STKR Concepts
How to Choose a Headlamp: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Are you ready to buy a headlamp, but you aren't sure where to begin? This guide will help you determine which features you will need to consider before picking out... Read more...
The Best Carpenter Pencil Alternative: The STKR Mechanical Review STKR Concepts
The Best Carpenter Pencil Alternative: The STKR Mechanical Review
You need a carpenter pencil alternative, the Mechanical Carpenter Pencil by STKR it is the perfect solution. It's made from high-impact ABS plastic, allowing you to adjust the lead tip, and it... Read more...