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The Importance of an Electrical Inspection Before Buying a New Home
Written by Mark Johnson on April 6, 2022
The average home has hundreds of feet of wire running through the walls, ceilings and floors. These wires are how your lights, outlets and even appliances function. However, with so many wires, the potential for a malfunction or defect can be high. A home electrical inspection can help you know what is functioning properly and […]
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How to Store Solar Energy at Home
Written by Mark Johnson on March 30, 2022
Understanding Solar Energy Storage Solutions If you’re considering installing solar energy at your home, you might be wondering what happens when the sun goes down, and you still need power. We typically use the most energy in the midmorning and early to midevening hours, so we need to access energy past sunset efficiently. One of the […]
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How to Choose the Right Lightbulb
Written by Mark Johnson on January 21, 2022
Various types of lightbulb options can fulfill different purposes within your living space. Lighting is something we use every day and often take for granted. The kind of lighting you choose for your rooms directly affects their atmosphere and mood. Choosing the proper lighting can be simple when you understand your options. There are several […]
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Home Electrical Guide For New Homeowner’s
Written by Mark Johnson on January 21, 2022
Congratulations on buying your first home! However, a new home comes with a lot of responsibility. From plumbing and HVAC to endless odd jobs around the house, you are going to learn a lot of skills you did not expect to learn, especially when it comes to electricity. Electrical issues can seem overwhelming, but our […]
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Landscape Lighting
Written by Mark Johnson on May 14, 2021
As intimated in the last installment of landscape lighting, smart use of basic lighting theories and tools widely used by professionals will transform your property into an inviting interplay of light and dark with intrigue, magic and mystery built in. Without having to acquire an advanced PhD in Photometrics, anyone can master these simple techniques […]
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Older Homes: Is Your Electrical Service Adequate?
Written by Ron Troyer on March 19, 2021
The electrical demands on your home today are far greater than they were just 20 years ago yet your electrical service, the power coming in from the utility, may not have been expanded to accommodate our ever-growing need for more power. Consider the electrical demands of this assortment of basic, common appliances and home necessities/luxuries. […]
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Spring Home Electrical Projects
Written by Ron Troyer on March 5, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer Winter’s strong grip on our region is about to be relinquished and few of us, if any, will seriously miss its passing. Soon the signs of Spring will be everywhere-as you read this song birds are heading north from their wintering grounds. With the emergence of crocuses and daffodils comes a […]
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Electrical Projects: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional
Written by Ron Troyer on February 19, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer Walk into any chain home improvement store, turn down the electrical supply aisle and you will see all the necessary fixing for a 200-amp service installation-service cable, electrical panels, circuit breakers, even meter enclosures. Next stroll over to the ‘do it yourself’ reference section and you might find a step-by-step book […]
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Downed Power Line Electrical Safety: What You Need to Know of this Potential Hazard
Written by Ron Troyer on February 5, 2021
-written by Ron Troyer Trees & Downed Power Lines Weather forecasters and climatologists tell us storm frequency will increase in both severity and magnitude as our planet suffers the worsening effects of global warming. Debunking these predictions has become more difficult as the hard evidence becomes unignorable-take this most recent blizzard that stretched across the […]
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Understanding Photometric Lighting
Written by Mark Johnson on January 22, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer Even though 49% of all electrical consumption worldwide is dedicated to motors, one of the most life-altering, irreplaceable miracles of electricity is the ability to illuminate our world. Imagine life without the convenience of flicking a switch to light our workplaces, homes, and lives. The importance of lighting can never be […]
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Establishing an Electrically Safe Home Gym
Written by Ron Troyer on January 8, 2021
-Written by Ron Troyer As we exit the holiday season into a shiny new year, we enter January, also known to many as Weight Loss Awareness Month (like we needed to be made more aware of a roll or two in the mirror). Gone are all those delicious treats and feasts quickly replaced with renewed […]
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How Solar Energy Is Becoming More Affordable in the U.S.
Written by Mark Johnson on January 7, 2021
Understanding the Factors Driving Solar Panel Costs Down Whether you own a home or business, you’re paying monthly to depend on a grid that can sometimes let you down — and always at the worst possible time. With solar energy, you can generate electricity to keep your lights, appliances, security systems, and electronics running. These […]
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