It’s that time of year again- the kids are headed back to school!  As parents, the safety of our kids is at the forefront of our minds. Most parents work outside the home and many children come home to an empty house at the end of the school day. Our licensed...

Are you concerned that a lightning strike can cause an electrical surge in your home? If you live in the Raleigh NC area you know we experience severe electrical storms. Truthfully though there are other causes for surges in the home. Today’s households have more electronics than ever before. Household appliances such...

Have you ever gone to plug in your hair dyer and nothing happens? Or flipped on the light switch in your living room and the light doesn’t come on? Your first instinct may be you think your hairdryer has finally died or you need new light bulbs in your light...

As parents’ we take a lot of necessary precautions to ensure our families live in a safe environment. If we have small children we may put safety gates all over the house. Then we probably purchase safety kits that include door knob covers, drawer & cabinet latches, outlet protectors, toilet...

A great addition to making your home a relaxing retreat is having a personal hot tub/spa in your own backyard. Whether you use it for entertaining your kids or guests or for relaxing your aching muscles after a long week, there is definitely one to fit your needs. Since this...

Landscape lighting that is well thought out and professionally designed can make your yard and home look just as good at night as it does during the day. Add a bit of drama, set the perfect scene for entertaining, ensure safe footing, and increase security at night. Exterior lighting comes...

Installing ceiling fans in your home can do more than just allow you to add some character to your home or help you stay cool in the summer months. They can actually help you save money year round! How To Use Your Ceiling Fan Most Effectively Using ceiling fans during...

Happy New Year to you all!  We hope you’ve had some time to relax and enjoy time with your friends and loved ones!   So, hopefully, you’ve enjoyed ringing in the new year.  It’s nearly impossible for me to believe it’s actually 2018.  It seems like just yesterday when we...

Each year it can be a struggle to think of unique gift ideas for our loved ones and sometimes we give into the mundane.  So how often has that foot spa, back massager or power tool from last year actually been used?  Some gift ideas seem great at the time...

Holiday Lighting Safety Tips Happy Holidays!  Yes, it’s that time of year again.  Some of us humbly put up the Charlie Brown tree while others are inspired to really go for it, like the beloved Chevy Chase character “Clark Griswold”.  No matter where you fall into the realm of holiday...

WHY ARE MY HOME LIGHTS FLICKERING? First, check the lightbulb. Is it tightly screwed in? If it is not loose, try replacing the bulb. If the light is still flickering the diagnosis is probably a loose wire. Loose wires should be immediately addressed. If at all possible do not use...

   These days we all are looking for ways to save money in the most clever and creative ways possible. We become DIYers, we call Dad, we call our buddy with a garage full of tools and ask for help after we’ve gotten sticker shock by an estimate on...

Thank you for stopping by to check out our brand new website design and electrical contractor blog. We have built this website with our customers and potential new customers in mind to be able to easily find information about the residential and commercial electrical contracting services we provide within and...