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Did you know there are approximately 45,000 home electrical fires each year? According to the U.S Fire Administration, half of these fires involve lighting equipment or electrical wiring. Faulty wires are a serious fire hazard that can affect your property and cause fatal injuries or electrocution. But how do you know if your property needs to […]

Have you ever tried to rewire your kitchen watching YouTube videos? Or have you ever had a friend or family member who seemed competent enough to do your electrical work? What was the outcome? Regardless of how simple the problem might look, there are many consequences to DIY electrical work. It will most likely end […]

Florida is the lightning capital of the United States with an average of 3,500 cloud to ground lightning flashes per day. Usually with these thunderstorms come power outages and power surges. With a generator, you can always stay prepared when you lose power. There are two types of generators you can choose from: Standby generators are […]

Hurricane season is almost here and it’s time to start getting prepared. If we’ve learned anything since our last major hurricane, it’s that Southwest Florida often feels long-lasting impacts from big storms. In 2020, experiencing hurricane season while also going through a global pandemic makes hurricane preparation more important than ever. It’s essential to make […]

Hurricane season peaks in early September, but it officially starts June 1. Early forecasts have already determined this year’s hurricane season activity to be above average (Source: USA Today). Larger hurricanes can last for a few days and the flooding and long-term impacts can continue for months after. With 16 named storms predicted to form […]

Spring is approaching, and it’s time to start looking ahead to the 2020 hurricane season. It may seem early to start preparing for hurricane season, but experts have made it clear that the earlier you start preparing, the better. The season starts June 1 and it is the most active in August and September. Here […]

Are you thinking about purchasing a home generator? If you’re researching selecting a generator and its installation, you’re probably wondering about the cost associated. Getting a generator to power your home can be an expensive investment but having one in place can save you a lot of money when you need it. In case you […]

Every three years, members of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) meet to review, modify, and update the National Electrical Code (NEC), which are requirements to enhance electrical safety in the workplace and home. With constantly improving safety practices, it’s important that the code stays up to date to make sure the requirements are going […]

Living in Southwest Florida, you’ve likely heard about friends or neighbors installing whole-home generators (we do live in hurricane season for almost half the year, after all). If you are a first-time homeowner or simply curious about installing a generator, you’re likely interested in learning more about them. What are the benefits of a whole […]

Now that Daylight Savings Time is over, we’ve reached the time of year where it gets dark much earlier than most of us would like. This time of year may also make you realize that you need a little something extra to brighten up your home outside (literally). Outdoor lighting, also known as landscape lighting, […]