You may have seen them on the shelves the local hardware store, or perhaps at game night at a neighbor’s house, in fact, they’re popping up just about everywhere these days: smart bulbs. Whoa, whoa, whoa. First we had smartphones,…
The Best Ways to Run Power Outside
If you’re a homeowner looking to add electricity to a garage, deck, or other outdoor area, it’s imperative that you discuss your plans with a licensed professional electrician before you take action. Adding outdoor power provides the freedom of lighting,…
Light Up Your Yard for Summer Fun
It may only be April, but now is a great time to plan for the upcoming summer and how you can outfit your yard with the latest in functional and decorative lighting so that your family and friends can enjoy…
Increase Productivity with Proper Office Lighting
We have learned an awful lot in recent decades about the impact of office lighting on things like employee satisfaction, eye strain, and the overall ambience created by things like types of light, light color, and light fixtures. No one…
Teach Your Children Electrical Safety
Once your little one starts to walk, the world becomes one giant museum of discovery for them. Their innocent minds cannot comprehend dangers that await them, and as a parent, it’s your job to safeguard them from the dangers of…
3 Fall Outdoor Lighting Tips
The days are becoming shorter and darkness is falling earlier as we move from summer into the fall and winter months. On any given evening, the weather may still be pleasant enough to spend outdoors, but outdoor lighting is now…
Keep Halloween Decorations Safe and Energy Efficient
As the first in the lineup of major fall holidays, Halloween is not only one of the most fun but also a great opportunity to decorate your home with displays that can be both scary and humorous. This makes it…
Outdoor Lighting Planning Guide
Designing a landscape lighting scheme is a creative project for a homeowner and professional electrician to collaborate on. This is an opportunity to highlight the interesting architectural features of your house, to illuminate your gardens, and create a warm outdoor…
Updating Your Home with Custom Lighting
Lighting options for today’s homes are increasingly innovative and energy efficient. There are many ways to change the mood and atmosphere of your interior with interesting lamps and fixtures. Several of the design trends that gained traction in 2016 are…
Electrical Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations
Electrical Safety Tips for Holiday Decorations The holiday season brings out the creative flair in most of us as we drape our homes with decorations and lights to brighten up the season. But as you string lights and other electronic…