Leviton's Renu® Featured in the DIY Network's Worst Kitchen in America 2

MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, was featured last night in the DIY Network special, 'Worst Kitchen in America 2,' with the company's Renu electrical wiring devices adding a finishing touch to the renovated kitchen.

The DIY Network and Food Network Magazine teamed up to search for a homeowner who has a passion for cooking, in spite of having a truly horrible kitchen. Food Network Magazine readers were able to enter for a chance to win a complete kitchen transformation. As part of the project, which resulted in a complete kitchen overhaul for the winner, Leviton's "White on White" Renu switches, outlets, dimmers and wallplates were used to turn the kitchen's electrical devices into a decorative accessory.

"Often, when planning the design of a kitchen, electrical outlets and switches are overlooked," said Jay Sherman, Director of Marketing for Leviton Residential Products. "Leviton is thrilled to have participated in the renovation of the 'Worst Kitchen in America' as the Renu devices added appeal to the decor of this kitchen and show do-it-yourself decorators throughout America how something as simple as electrical outlets and switches can change the look of a room."

The Renu collection features easily changeable faceplates that are available in 20 popular colors. A smart choice for the do-it-yourself decorator, Renu allows homeowners to match the electrical devices of a room to the wall color or the trim, contrast them, or find their own mix-and-match style with other colors in the room. The vibrant palette allows Renu users to find the perfect color for their design. And when their style changes, a homeowner can easily snap off the face and snap on a new color in seconds, without touching the electrical parts behind the wall or hiring an electrician to replace the device.

The kitchen renovation appeared in the debut of "Worst Kitchen in America 2" on January 31, 2012 and will run on the DIY Network throughout the month of February. The kitchen and Renu devices also appear in the January/ February issue of the Food Network Magazine. For more on Renu, please visit www.leviton.com/renu.

About Leviton

Leviton Manufacturing Company is one of the largest privately held global providers of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20^th century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of 10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. For more information contact Leviton or visit www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/levitonmfg or http://www.youtube.com/user/Levitonmfg.

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