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How to Transform a Spare Bedroom into a Home Office
In today's world, the commute from home to work can be as little as a few steps. Whether you work remotely full-time, part-time or occasionally need a quiet space to...
Everything You Should Know About Power Strips
Today, our homes are more plugged-in and connected than ever before. And with all the appliances, TVs, video game consoles, tablets and other devices, it may seem like your home...
How to Plan the Best Garage Workshop
Whether you're a car-enthusiast, wood-worker, crafter, or do-it-all DIYer, turning your garage into a workshop can provide a dedicated space to work on projects, store tools, and get creative. However,...
Benefits of a Whole-House Surge Protector
When it comes to protecting your home’s electrical system from costly and damaging power surges, whole-house surge protection is a must. Power surges can cause significant damage to sensitive electronics...
6 Reasons to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Service
Upgrading your home’s electrical service from 100 to 200 amp might seem like a daunting and unnecessary expense at first glance. Especially if your current service seems to be working...
Protect Your Home from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Hazards
Every May, the United States observes National Electrical Safety Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about electrical hazards and promoting safety measures to prevent accidents. In recent years, one particular...
Illuminating the Importance of Spring Home Maintenance
As the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge, homeowners often find themselves inspired to breathe new life into their living spaces. While the season beckons for outdoor activities and...
Meet Sparky – Your Electrical Service Provider
Since 2000, Excel Electrical Technologies Inc., has been serving the Chicagoland area. Our love for what we do and whom we serve drives our unwavering commitment to excellence. We constantly...
How the Right Lighting Enhances Home Safety
When it comes to creating a safe and secure home environment, we tend to focus on the usual suspects: installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, keeping areas free...
How to Choose the Perfect Video Doorbell
Once upon a time, we left our doors unlocked and didn't hesitate to yell "come on in!" when someone knocked or rang the doorbell. For better or worse, those days...
Tips to Make Your Home More Secure
Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you relax and unwind, celebrate occasions big and small, and where you rest your head at night. But did you know that a...
12 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to decorate our homes inside and out, gather with family and friends, and enjoy all the beauty and wonder of...
How to Choose a Smoke Detector for Your Home
It’s that time of year again…time to “fall back” and enjoy an extra hour of sleep. This is also a great time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors....
7 Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Your electrical panel houses the multiple circuit breakers that distribute power through your home. Much like any other system in your home, the electrical panel can begin to show signs...
Tips for Closing Your Inground Pool
All good things must come to an end…including summer pool season. As you squeeze out the last few dips in your inground pool, it’s time to start thinking about getting...
