Is your business green? That’s a question many owners and managers face every day. The issue is that many pro-environment moves are expensive. Everyone tries to do the right thing, but ultimately a business is about profit. Fortunately, some policies benefit the environment as well as the business bottom line. Energy-efficient lighting is one such…
DIY Projects can be a great way to cut costs on your kitchen renovation; however, do they run the risk of costing you more long term? There are pros and cons to each when deciding whether or not to hire professional services for your kitchen renovation project. We recommend that if you are going to…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when residential fires and carbon monoxide (CO) leaks are most prevalent. Hard-working furnaces, cozy fireplaces, and overworked extension cords are just a few of the hazards that can lead to a less-than-happy holiday season. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can…
It doesn’t feel like the holidays have started until the cheerful glow of holiday lights begins to fill up the neighborhood—and your home. However, with the current state of the economy, consumers hesitate to string up those cheerful bulbs due to the energy costs associated with powering them. Read on to learn about the types…
Winter will be here before we know it, and as the temperature drops, many homeowners are looking for ways to stay warm. Space heaters are an excellent way to heat a small room in a pinch—but they can also be dangerous if not used properly. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) found that heating appliances…
Winter is coming! Right now is the perfect time to make some changes around your home to ensure it stays cozy all season long and saves you money! How about that? Here are 4 great ways to winterize your home and save money doing it. Switch to Energy-efficient Lighting: In winter less sunlight means more…
Although many homeowners may believe they should wait until spring to install landscape lighting, the fall season is actually one of the perfect times to have it done. Take a look at these 3 bright ideas as to why fall is the best time to install landscape lighting. Increased Safety & Security Adding landscape and…
When it comes to your kitchen, the right lighting can make all the difference. A kitchen has to be bright and spacious to make the cooking experience pleasant and enjoyable, and the ambiance while you eat can go from cheerful and light to romantic and relaxed with the flick of a switch. Here are some…
Some things are worth saving money on, but other things are worth every penny. When it comes to your home or business, hiring a professional to take care of the electrical work is worth the investment. Here’s why: Increased Safety & Insurance It probably goes without saying, but ‘safety’ and ‘electricity’ go hand in hand….
If you want a cost-effective way to update your home, recessed and disc lighting is the perfect way to do so. Brightening up your home is just one of the 5 benefits that gorgeous recessed lighting can bring to your space! Your Home Appears Bigger Recessed lighting blends in with your ceiling to create clean…