Many homeowners who are seeking extra space (or some additional privacy) opt for a finished basement instead of a more expensive and time-consuming home addition. Basement remodels have lots of practical uses, such as: storage area, family room, media or recreation center, home office, man cave, children’s playroom or a guest room. Finishing a basement […]
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Before Listing Your Home, Ensure It Meets Electrical Codes
Are you thinking of selling your house? There is a lot of prep work to do before a home goes on the market, including decluttering, giving the interior a good scrubbing and a fresh coat of paint, and adding some “curb appeal” with new landscaping. One item that is very important, but is often overlooked, […]
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
This winter is certainly different from most and holiday gatherings are sure to be smaller. Still, many families have already started decorating this inside and outside of their homes for the holidays. In fact, since indoor gatherings are limited right now, many people are putting extra effort on fitting out their outdoor spaces with dazzling […]
A Homeowner’s Guide To The Residential Circuit Breaker Box
Some homeowners find the gray box in their basement or utility room to be confusing or even a little intimidating. Some folks avoid the main breaker panel because they are concerned about getting shocked or breaking something. While there are many electrical issues that are best left to a licensed electrician, as a homeowner it […]
Slay Vampire Energy And Save On Electricity
Halloween is just around the corner, so we thought we’d share information about vampire energy – also called phantom energy. Many families are working and attending remote school from home right now. This means that lights are on for more hours of the day and more devices are sucking energy, all placing an extra burden […]
Hardwire Your Home Office For Increased Productivity
Like many people, you may be working out of your home office more these days. Experiencing technical issues such as internet connectivity problems or service interruptions can wreak havoc on your workday and make it difficult to stay on schedule. Follow these tips to get the most out of your work-from-home experience: Hardwired Internet vs. […]
Creating the Best Study Space for Online Learning
Whether your child is attending school exclusively online or will have a combination of online and classroom instruction, experts say they must have an efficient at home study space to succeed at online learning. It’s essential to create an area that is organized, has good lighting, is comfortable, and SAFE! Tips for Student Workspaces Tip […]
Enhance Your Outdoor Living with Patio Lighting
Don’t let social distancing prevent you from being social! Now that summer is in full swing, warmer evenings beckon us to the deck or patio for unwinding in the evening. Good patio lighting can help you create your own “great outdoors” and spend time (in person) with the people you love! Whether it’s for cooking, […]
Kitchen Lighting Essentials
When it comes to kitchen lighting, the design and function choices you make have an impact on both the safety and aesthetics of your space. The most critical purpose of kitchen lighting is to provide high visibility when cooking and chopping. Because the kitchen is considered to be the “heart of the home,” the aesthetics […]
Keep It Cool: Benefits of Ceiling Fans
Sunnier days and warmer nights are finally upon us! Ceiling fans are an excellent and energy-efficient way to prep your home for maximum cooling satisfaction. Benefits Energy Efficient Ceiling fans can lower your energy costs and consumption by up to 40%! Because the fan cools so well, you can set your thermostat higher, thus saving […]