Save Energy This Daylight Saving Time with Timers for Lights
We know all of you Philadelphia-area residents are getting excited for spring! Though this winter hasn’t proven too bad (with the exception of that one February blizzard), we can’t help but look forward to longer days and warmer temps. One of the great things about spring is the energy savings. As any homeowner can tell […]
The Benefits of Hidden Outlets
Photo Credit: State Farm Outlets are everywhere. But not always where you need them. It’s the holiday season, which means some of you are probably using even more outlets than usual. Your Christmas tree looks lovely, and you’ve arranged those lights so artfully! Just don’t look down, or you’ll see bulky extension cords and wires […]
3 Creative Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays
3 Creative Ways to Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays Photo: Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism They say there’s no place like home for the holidays—and there’s good reason for it! Annual traditions and family visits are the stuff memories are made of. If you’re looking to spruce up your home for the holidays—to […]
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips from Wes Carver Electric
Photo: Sam Howzit, Flickr Creative Commons It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As always, though, it’s important to keep things safe when mixing electricity with the outdoors. So this blog post from your trusted electricians at Wes Carver Electric will be outlining some basic tips to make your holiday lighting arrangement a safe […]
Be Careful When Installing a Chandelier in The Bathroom
Be Careful When Installing a Chandelier in The Bathroom Photo Credit: Feiss A chandelier in the bathroom? Say, what? This year has brought about some unexpected decor trends so far, the most glamorous of which may be the growing popularity of bathroom chandeliers. Once the centerpiece of extravagant dining rooms and two-story foyers, the chandelier […]
Which Style of Kitchen Lighting Sparks Your Interest?
Which Style of Kitchen Lighting Sparks Your Interest? Photo: Marcus Pink, Flickr Creative Commons In 2015, trends in kitchen lighting reveal we’ve moved far beyond plain old functionality! When it comes to brightening our kitchens, professional and amateur interior designers alike are striving to make style statements. Curious what’s trending in kitchen lighting this year? […]
How Lutron Makes Life Easier
How Lutron Makes Life Easier Remember The Jetsons? The cartoon featured a family living in a futuristic utopia, complete with flying cars, robots, holograms, and lots of other whimsical inventions designed to make life a breeze. You can claim your own little piece of The Jetsons’ utopia with one of our most popular products: the […]
The Best Bathroom Lighting
The Best Bathroom Lighting Photo credit: Marjan LazarevskiFlickr Creative CommonsEver applied your makeup perfectly, left the house with a spring in your step, and strutted into the office – only to catch a glimpse of yourself later and realize you accidentally used a scary amount of bronzer? Your makeup applying skills may not be at […]
An Introduction to Mood Lighting
An Introduction to Mood Lighting These days, the effect of lighting on mood is an increasingly popular topic of research. Light is powerful! As anyone who’s ever worked long hours in a dim office can tell you, not getting enough light can lead to vision problems, depressed feelings, and getting “out of sync” with the […]