Power Up Your Home: New Year, Efficient Electrical Panel

Electricians identify breaker gone bad

It’s a new year, and that means it’s time for a fresh start. For homeowners, this can mean taking a look at your electrical panel and making sure it’s running as efficiently as possible. You might be thinking, “What’s so important about an electrical panel?” Well, it’s basically the heart of your home’s electrical system, […]

Brighten Your Holidays Without Overloading Circuits

Electrical panel with switches and wires

Holidays bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of lights. While planning your sparkling displays, make sure your electrical panel is up to the additional load it will handle. Overloading your circuits can cause an inconvenient outage or even a dangerous situation. Understanding Your Electrical Panel’s Capacity Your electrical panel is the heart of your […]

Follow These Fall Tips to Keep Your Generator Working Properly

home generator

Now that it’s fall, you want to get your home ready for colder weather. As the temperature drops, there will be more frequent storms. Some of these can be severe and leave you without power. The last thing you need is to have your generator fail you. Use the following tips to ensure it continues […]

Spring Forward With Generator Care

Residential standby generator

Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation not just for nature but also for your home and the equipment you rely on. Among these is your generator. To ensure yours is ready when you need it, spring maintenance is essential. This guide outlines the necessary tasks for maintaining the functionality of your generator to […]

A Safe Holiday Season Begins With an Electrical Panel Inspection

Garland with modern round lamps

Getting into the holiday spirit often involves making adequate preparations. As we get closer to the holiday season, we start making plans for everything from decorations and sparkling lights to firing up the oven to cook special meals. We can also expect to turn up the heating system and use electronics such as home theaters […]

Tips for Using Your Generator in the Fall

Residential standby generator on a concrete pad

A generator is a useful investment because it protects your household and your property during a power outage. Intruders and vandals are more likely to strike during power outages because homes will be dark, and some security systems will not work. Not to mention, power outages can be dangerous for those who are medically fragile […]

Indoor Lighting Trends for Every Room This Summer

Different modern streamlined mirror copper chandeliers. Bubble metal copper shade pendant.

Indoor lighting is the most important part of a room’s overall aesthetic. This summer, it’s time to upgrade your lights and create an intimate and inviting atmosphere. From modern chandeliers to eclectic pendant lights, here are some of the hottest indoor lighting trends to try out this summer. Eclectic Pendant Lights Eclectic pendant lights are […]

A Safer Home Starts With Electrical Spring Cleaning

The hands of an electrician installing a power switch to the electrical junction box

As the winter season ends, it’s time to consider spring cleaning. While most people focus on decluttering and deep cleaning their homes, it’s also essential to take some time to address electrical safety. Electrical hazards pose risks to you and your family’s safety. Hence, it’s necessary to include electrical maintenance in your spring cleaning checklist. […]

Resolved for New Year’s: Electrical System Safety

An electrician is replacing a wall switch. A DIY project concept. High voltage danger. The professional wearing shock proof gloves is tightening wirenuts

Since electricity powers just about everything in a modern home, it is crucial that it be reliable and safe. The good news is that the steps you need to take to ensure this are easy and inexpensive. However, if you suspect that there’s a serious problem with your electrical system that’s beyond your ability to […]

Use a Fall Electrical Checklist to Prepare for Winter

Electrician technician at work blocks the cable between the clamps of a socket in a residential electrical installation

Winter is a magical time of year. The holidays are approaching and, in Boise, snow will be falling and turning the area into a winter wonderland. However, along with the fun and the beauty comes cold weather. So, you want your home to be ready so that your family can look forward to being comfy […]