Category: Electrical
When To Upgrade Home Electrical Service
Minneapolis is home to many neighborhoods filled with stunning old historical houses that have held up beautifully. However, home electrical systems tend not to stand the test of time as well as crown molding or original hardwood floors. In the last 100 years—heck, even in the last 25 years—technology has progressed so much that older
5 Types of Home Electrical Outlets
While most of the electrical outlets in your home are the standard two- or three-pronged receptacles you’re used to, there are in fact a variety of different types of electrical receptacles. Each different type of outlet is designed for a specific purpose and is capable of channeling a certain voltage, so it is important for
Types of Outdoor Security Lighting
There are many benefits of outdoor lighting, ranging from ambiance to functionality. One of the most important purposes your exterior lighting serves is to provide an extra layer of security for your home. A well-lit lawn discourages potential vandals and burglars from taking a go at your home. Security lighting comes in a variety of
Summertime Power Surge Prevention
As much as we love the summer sun, sometimes the heat and humidity of Minnesota summers can make us feel like we’re living in a covered frying pan. But our skin isn’t the only thing at risk of being fried in the summer. While you’re busy cranking up the AC to cool down, the excess
Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting Tips
Outdoor lighting can be useful for illuminating entertaining spaces, providing extra security at night, and showcasing features of your landscape design. However, leaving your outdoor lighting on for hours every day can consume a great deal of energy. Now that summer’s here, we’ve provided a few tips for how to conserve energy in your outdoor
Benefits of LED Landscape Lighting
LED lights have numerous benefits that have made them an increasingly popular lighting choice for homeowners, both indoors and out. There are as many benefits to choosing LED bulbs for your landscape lighting as there are for your interior lighting—and then some. For one thing, LED bulbs have a much longer lifespan than traditional fluorescent
Benefits of Landscape Lighting
Landscaping isn’t all about plants and trees and water features. Incorporating exterior lighting into your landscape design provides a wide range of aesthetic and practical advantages. Exterior lighting options range from small pathway bulbs to mounted security floodlights. If you’re planning to transform your yard with a large landscaping project this summer, give some thought
5 Cost-Saving Benefits of Installing Dimmer Switches
Typically, when we think of ways to conserve energy, we think about making sacrifices. Installing dimmer switches for your home lighting system is one of the few ways you can save without having to cut back or give anything up. Dimmer switches help conserve energy, save money, extend the lifetime of your equipment, AND improve
Energy Saving Tips for Holiday Lights
The holidays are an expensive time of year. There are presents to buy, flights to pay for, and skyrocketing energy bills from the extra electricity used to power elaborate holiday light displays. We can’t help with your shopping list, but we do have a few holiday energy saving tips to save money on electrical decorations.
5 Energy Saving Tips for Thanksgiving
The holiday season can be a huge energy drain—and not just the kind that leaves you dead on your feet. Getting ready to host friends and family for a Thanksgiving dinner can burn through a lot of energy in a short period of time. Consider these tips while preparing your home for the holidays. Turn
