Now is a Good Time to Check Your Home Generator and Do Maintenance if Necessary
With winter storms raging in places they have never raged before and many people living without power for days at a time, it is clear that now is a great...
Installing Landscape Lighting Could Increase Your Home’s Value: Learn How
There are many reasons to consider installing deck lighting or other types of low voltage exterior lighting. Not only can it help you enjoy your home and keep you safer,...
Are You Sure Your Home is Protected Against Power Surges?
If you have upgraded the appliances in your home to Energy Star approved models, have the latest TV and gaming systems, and have your share of handheld electronic devices, then...
Do LED Bulbs Really Save You Money? The Facts Might Surprise You
There is no question that LED bulbs are here to stay for at least the foreseeable future. However, many people wonder: do they really save money? We have heard from...
Pop Quiz: Do You Know the Top Causes of Electrical Fires and How to Prevent Them?
No one wants to be the victim of an electrical fire. No one wants to live in a home that could go up in flames at any point. Unfortunately, many...
Ask a Local Electrician: How Much Electricity is Used by My Christmas Lights?
Nothing quite gets a person in the mood for the holidays as a beautiful Christmas light display. However, some homeowners are starting to wonder: just how much electricity are we...
Learn Why a Hot Dimmer Switch Can Be Such a Big Problem for a Homeowner
When your dimmer switch is in use, it is fairly normal for it to be warm to the touch. However, it should never be hot. If it is, then you...
Take These Four Steps to Determine if Your Circuit Breaker is Bad
There are numerous reasons that a circuit breaker can fail. That said, some reasons are more common than others. For example, the most common are overloaded circuits, short circuits, or...
Do You Know How Electricity Gets from Its Source to Your Home? Get the Basics
When you walk into a room and flip the switch, do you ever think about why the light turns on? What makes the electricity come from its source to your...
Ask an Electrician: Why Does My Cat Constantly Chew on My Electrical Cords?
There is a lot to love about owning a cat, but as electricians, at we regularly hear about cat owners who are frustrated that their cats are constantly chewing on...