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 […]
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 […]
Avoid electrical fires and surges!
Avoid Electrical Fires and Surges! Our electricians were recently on a job in North Wales to troubleshoot a problem for our customer. They reported that a few outlets were not working. While troubleshooting, our electrician found this: There was a loose connection on one side. As you can see, this loose connection caused the outlet […]
Testing a GFI Outlet
Testing a GFI Outlet GFI’s should be tested once a month to ensure proper operation and protect against life-threatening electrical shock. To test a GFI protected outlet, follow the steps below: Plug a light into the GFI protected outlet. Turn the light on to verify the light bulb is lit. Push the “TEST” button on the GFI. […]
Security Tip: Install Timers and Controls for Lighting
Security Tip: Install Timers and Controls for Lighting Homes with darkened interiors and exteriors at night are prime targets for break-ins. If this describes your home, you can easily avoid becoming a burglary target by installing controls which turn interior and exterior lights on and off automatically. To read more on lighting controls, visit our […]
Phantom Load
Energy Saving Tip – ‘Phantom Load’? This is electricity used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when appliances, electronics, or chargers are left plugged in when not in use. Doesn’t seem like much but multiply the amount of these devices and the fact that this is a constant draw, it definately does add […]
TV on Wall
Have Your TV Installed Safely and Securely In the rush to enjoy their new televisions, many homeowners prop their flat screens on stands or hang them improperly on walls. Without proper installation, flat screen televisions can pose a danger—easily falling and hurting loved ones and damaging the television in the process. If this describes your home, […]
Kitchen Lighting
Kitchen Lighting Your home isn’t one dimensional—your lighting shouldn’t be either. Every room has a unique sense of space, and we can help add a sense of depth and dimension by layering the lighting for maximum effect. Functionality, Focal Points, and Lighting Controls are all elements to consider when designing lighting for each space. Strategically […]