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The Problem with Hot Outlets
How would you know if one of your electrical outlets was hot to the touch? You wouldn’t…not unless you touch it. But, when you consider what’s behind a hot outlet,...
Unplug for a Day
Every March “National Unplug Day” is observed…at least by those aware of it. And yet we’re posting this blog in April. Why? To make the simple point that you don’t...
5 Electrical Safety Tips
Your home is a place of comfort and safety, but safety can be enhanced by avoiding basic yet common electrical mistakes. Easy on the extension cords To compensate for fewer...
Common Homeowner Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
Mistakes happen, right? Of course they do. And when are they most likely to happen? When you’re working with little or no knowledge about the matter at hand. With that...
Full Service Electrical Contractor
Time may be money, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Time is what you make it. If, for example, you spend just enough time on a home...
Create the Right Mood Indoors with Accent Lighting
If you use light for illumination only, you are so missing out! That’s because light is both a mood shaper and has a huge impact on the way you react...
Should I Upgrade My Circuit Breaker Panel?
If your electrical system hasn’t kept pace with the new electronics you’ve purchased for your home in recent years. And, just to be clear, an electronic device or system is...
Electrical Safety: Cords & Plugs
Now that fall is here and your family is spending more time indoors, it’s time to pay even more attention to home electrical safety. For the sake of your home...
How to Add Character to Your Home
Some homes are blessed with an abundance of decorative details and architectural elements that make exactly the right statement. Others are still in search of that special kind of magic....
How to Prevent an Electrical Fire
US homes aren’t the tinder boxes they once are, and yet there are still more than 1,000 house fires every year, many if not most of them preventable. What can...
Kitchen Lighting Ideas for Your Home
One of the most overlooked aspects of kitchen upgrades and make-overs is lighting. That’s because design-conscious home owners, especially with the likes of HGTV paving the way, are now paying...
How to Recycle Fluorescent & Other Light Bulbs
Fluorescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs contain small amounts of mercury, but enough to cause mercury poisoning. Mercury, as you may know, has been directly linked to autism, neurological damage,...
Your Spring Home Maintenance To-Do List
During a long, harsh winter like the one we just went through, your home can take quite a beating from the elements, both inside and out. The question is, have...
5 Creative Ways to Brighten a Room
Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom, craft room, or finished basement, there are times when a room or entire area of your home is lacking in natural light. And while decorating...
How to Create Your Own Personal Space
Creating a special hide-a-way in your home is something everyone is looking for, whether it’s a quiet space in which to read a book and have a cup of tea,...
