Let us Make Your Holidays Brighter!
Let us Make Your Holidays Brighter! As you prepare your home for entertaining holiday guests, don’t forget the lighting. Enhance your home this season by: Properly lit walkways Lighting enhanced entrances Adding receptacles to eliminate extension cord clutter Installing dimmers for added ambiance
Holiday Safety
Holiday Safety Tips: This holiday season, use caution when decorating around the home. Candles, while festive, can pose a fire hazard. Consider electric votive candles like the ones in the picture. If you decide to go the traditional route, here are a few things to keep in mind: Placement is critical. Place your candle displays […]
Foyer Lighting
Proper Foyer Lighting Foyers help to set the tone for the rest of your home. This makes it a pretty important space in terms of decor and color. Even though all foyers are not created equal in terms of size, height, and design; one design aspect remains the same…Lighting! Whether you are adding a hanging […]
Exhaust Fans
More from the 2011 Electric Expo! Panasonic was showing off their newest eco-friendly exhaust fans. Today’s fans are much quieter and more energy efficient. Newest offerings include automatic timed shutoff so that the fan is not left running, motion activated fans that automatically turn on as you enter, and new humidity sensing controls. The “Whisper […]
Motorized Window Treatments
Motorized Window Treatments Windows are a key design element in any residence. They can bring comforting, refreshing daylight to your home and family, but can also introduce harsh glares, fade upholstery or artwork, and significantly reduce your privacy. To maximize the beauty and efficiency of your windows, you need to be able to control and […]
Turn your thermostat down
Turn down your thermostat during the winter months For every two degrees that you lower your thermostat during the winter months, you can save approximately 5% on heating costs for your home. A setting of 68 degrees during the day and 55 or lower at night is recommended. To avoid heating an empty house or […]