December 9, 2013

While we take modern technology for granted most of the time, an occasional lesson on how electricity arrives at our disposal reminds us just how good we really have it.…

November 27, 2013

Your first priority is to keep your home safe. That includes safety from fire, flood, and robbery/forced entry. Security lighting is an essential part of any home security system. Bright…

November 18, 2013

Outdoor lighting is pure magic. The shimmer and sparkle. The glory of a tree set ablaze in multi-colored, white, or pure blue glow. While wrapping every inch of your porch…

October 4, 2013

It’s back to school season and your children are suddenly busy with new classes, books, bus routes, and hopefully no teachers’ “dirty looks.” While the Science Fair may not come…

August 9, 2013

If your power goes out on a sunny day, you may be confused. Where’s the storm? The fallen trees? Why did my power go out? Determining the cause of a…

July 3, 2013

Updated August 2019 There are few things more pleasurable than a long soak in a hot tub. After a long day of working in the office or in the yard,…

June 14, 2013

It’s finally here! 80-degrees of gorgeous, non-stop sunshine. Time for beach, bar-b-cues, and all the street fairs and parades you can handle! How to best enjoy the festivities while keeping…

June 5, 2013

You’re intelligent, so why shouldn’t your utility reader be the same? Smart meters, now becoming popular worldwide as well as in California, Maryland, Texas, and Florida, are electronic devices that…

May 10, 2013

Your home is where you lay your head. It’s your zone, your happy place, the space in which you can truly be yourself and share beautiful times with your family…

April 17, 2013

You know this: never mix water and electricity. Blow drying your hair in the bathtub? Bad idea. Swimming during a lightning storm? Worse. But why? While most of us learned…