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...
The Dangers of a Power Outage
From the lights that illuminate our homes at night to the appliances that allow us to store food, cook, and clean, nearly everything in our lives depends on a steady...
Save Money on Your Electrical Bills
Do an online search for ways to save money on your electric bill and no doubt you’ll find hundreds of tips. Use black-out curtains, turn lights off in unoccupied rooms,...
Summer Electrical Safety Tips
With summer right around the corner, chances are you’ll be spending more and more time outdoors gardening, doing yardwork, enjoying pool time, and having backyard barbeques. And whether you’re working...
Everything You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets
When it comes to electricity, safety is always a concern. When everything goes according to plan, electrical current runs safely through insulated wires to switches, wall outlets, appliances, and gadgets...
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
For some, the holiday season starts right after Halloween, while others prefer to wait until the day after Thanksgiving (or even later) to bring out the decorations. One way to...
Common Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
A light is a light, right? Not exactly. Overhead lighting, sconces, pendants, track lighting – sure, they all provide light. But some are better suited for certain applications than others....
What to Consider Before Installing an EV Charger at Home
Switching from a traditional gas-powered car to an electric vehicle is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment. But...
How to Beef Up Home Electrical Safety
You power your home with energy, but do you practice electrical and appliance safety? The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 31,000 home electrical fires occur every year, and...
How to Prepare for the Next Power Outage
Extreme weather across the US is becoming increasingly more common. If the upswing in activity has taught us anything, it’s the importance of being prepared should weather take center stage...
Benefits of a Video Doorbell
Technology has not only changed the way we communicate and do business, but also the way we manage the simplest of everyday tasks. Smart home technology has enabled us to...
What You Need to Know About Pendant Lighting
Of all the interior lighting options available, pendant lights offer one of the best opportunities to make a statement while illuminating an area. Available in a wide range of sizes,...
How to Use Power Strips Safely
Once upon a time, being connected with someone meant keeping in touch by writing letters, attending family reunions, saying hello at the supermarket, or joining the same club. Not that...
Light Up Your Bathroom in Whole New Ways
The right bathroom lighting can add healthy doses of style and functionality, making your morning, nighttime, or anytime routine flow more smoothly. Whether you’re looking for bright task lighting, soothing...
Should You Be Concerned About Flickering Lights?
Flickering lights from faux or real candles can add instant ambience to any room, but flicking light bulbs? Not so much. Here are helpful tips for discerning whether your flickering...
