We take a lot of pride in our homes, and for good reason. Our homes hold our most loved and valued treasures, whether that be family members, pets, or prized possessions. One simple and cost-effective way to show off your living space is with specialty accent lighting! Whether you want to highlight a priceless piece […]
How to Heat Your Home (Safely) this Winter
As temperatures drop this winter, your first reaction may be to crank up the thermostat. But then you remember what it costs to heat your entire home and wonder if there are better options available. Let’s look at a few other methods to keep warm in the coming months. Wood-Burning Fireplaces Traditional fireplaces look great […]
Holiday Lighting
The Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Lighting With all the excitement that comes with the holidays, it’s easy to go overboard with the decorations. Spend less time searching for burned out bulbs and more time admiring your display this year by following these simple tips: Do: When hanging lights in hard-to-reach places, make sure your […]
Dimmer Lighting
As the leaves begin to change this fall, so will the time the sun begins to rise. There’s nothing worse than waking up on a dark morning and being greeted by lights that are too bright, but Milton Electric has a solution: dimmer light switches! Dimmers not only give you the option to control the […]
Video Doorbells
Say goodbye to uninvited guests and say hello to your neighbors, friends and family with a new smart and secure video doorbell system. Video doorbells make it easy to see and communicate with whoever may be at your doorstep by using your phone, tablet, or PC to guarantee the security of your house whether you […]
Wireless Smoke Detectors
It’s that time of year again. Summer is fading, the kids are heading back to school and you’ll be switching off the AC unit and warming up by a cozy fire before you know it. Is your home ready for the changing of the seasons? Now’s a great time to be proactive and look at […]
Knob-and-Tube Wiring
Was your home built before 1950? There’s a good chance you have knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring. This early method of wiring was most common in North America from around the 1880s to the 1940s. While it’s not necessarily dangerous, the system has been considered obsolete for decades and, in some cases, can pose a safety hazard. […]
Advantages of Installing Timers for Your Lights
Summertime is nearly here, as we’ll soon enjoy the longest day of the year. One of our most popular requests in the summer is timers for exterior lighting. Here are just a few benefits of installing timers around your home: 1. Safe When darkness falls, we turn on our lights. It’s natural and (almost) automatic. […]
Upgrade to USB Outlets and Expand Your Capabilities
Are your current electrical outlets living up to their full potential? We’re all familiar with the basic electrical outlet, a modern convenience for more than a century. Not much has changed in the past few decades, but recent technological advancements have made electrical outlets even more useful than ever before! How? USB charging ports built […]
Breathe New Life into Your Detached Garage
If you’re currently living in an older home, your detached garage may be without electrical power. With a professional electrical installation, you can breathe new life into this dark, dingy space and add value to your entire property! Here are a few things to consider with your electrician while you transform your garage: Meeting Requirements […]