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Lighting is the secret weapon for all aesthetics. A beautiful model could look utterly plain if he or she were lit by the wrong lighting. This idea is especially true when we talk about architecture and interior design. Interior lighting is important because of all the conflicting dynamics at play. There is a myriad of factors to consider when thinking about any form of interior lighting. Do you want some light that will illuminate the entire room? Do you want lights that are designed to draw the eye of visitors? How does the light work with the shadows it will…

There are air ducts all above you. They cross all over your attic, connecting each and every air vent to your air conditioner. It is an extremely important part of the infrastructure of your house. The ducts get the cold air, or warm air, all throughout your residence. Unfortunately, because all those ducts deliver air, they also deliver far more unseemly things. Dust, debris, mold, and bacteria can all be transported through your air ducts. This is why certified electricians have started to offer air duct sterilization. Air duct sterilization is the process of thoroughly cleaning the air ducts, the…

There is almost nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in a nice cool pool on a hot summer's day. The only thing that might be more refreshing is going for a swim in a heated pool during the fall and winter. Now a pool is just a large hole in the concrete hole in the ground filled with water. A certified electrician can transform that same hole in the ground into a wonderful luxury. An electrician can install a water heater, so you can enjoy the pool all year round. An electrician can install a light, or lights, in…

Florida is famous for its hot and sunny weather. It has some of the hottest summers in the entire country. In fact, the summer of 2015 took it to new heights, having the hottest temperatures ever recorded in South Florida. The average temperature was in the high 90’s. Keeping cool is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A powerful air conditioning unit will keep you cool and comfortable, but they are expensive. The higher the temperature gets, the more you will have to pay in order to keep cool and comfortable. Ceiling fans are a smart and economical alternative…

Thermostats are the unsung heroes of everyone's home. They are a fantastically practical invention. They are not flashy but serve to make our lives better in most conceivable ways. All of this makes it even more of a shame that the thermostat is often regulated to be the punchline of hackneyed sitcom jokes. There is, however. A grain of truth in those cheesy jokes. The thermostat is the key to comfortability in any home, a slight adjustment in either direction could throw off the equilibrium. We all want to live in comfort. We all want to be cool during the…

Federal Pacific was one of the top manufacturers of circuit breaker panels from the 1950s all throughout the 1980s. Federal Pacific was responsible for millions of panels all over the United States. For years these panels seemingly worked without a hitch. Things changed when certified electricians and inspectors began to discover that the federal pacific panels were faulty. The panels did not protect homeowners and were, in fact, making them far less safe. Further reviews of the panels showed that the panels were working fine until the circuit breakers experienced a surge or a short circuit. Once that happened the…

Solar panels are a complex piece of technology that serves a relatively simple purpose. Solar panels are designed to harness the sun’s natural rays. It then converts those rays into clean electrical energy. They are on the front lines of the green energy revolution. Solar panels and green energy, in general, are relatively new, but they are here to stay. A quality panel, placed in the correct location, can save the average homeowner thousands of dollars every single year.    Florida is famous for its sunny weather. The state is known as the sunshine state for a reason. It is insane…

People’s homes contain some brilliant pieces of technology. The wiring in your home is a complex marvel. The electricity that courses through those wires powers the technology that improves our day to day lives. That is why it is so important for you to have yearly inspections done on your house. These inspections make sure that everything is running smoothly behind the scenes. The more knowledge you have about the status of your home, the more prepared you will be on the off chance that something goes wrong. The more prepared you are, the more equipped you will be to…

When dealing with any sort of electrical issue, safety should always be paramount. People plug appliances and electronics into their electrical outlets every single day. It is a common thing in life. Believe it or not, but there is some danger involved if you are using a standard electrical outlet. There may be some stray sparks when something is plugged into the outlet. Even a simple stray spark can cause a burn or ignite something flammable. There is a way to protect yourself from sparks and shocks. GFCI outlets have been specifically designed to prevent this sort of thing from…

The modern incandescent light bulb was invented in 1880 by Thomas Edison. It has gone on to become the global standard in residential lighting. Unfortunately, incandescent light bulbs are also outdated and inefficient. These incandescent bulbs only convert about 5% of its energy into light, and they convert 90% of that same energy into heat. The fact that so much energy is wasted leads to inflated energy bills. The filament that heats up to create light in these bulbs is also notoriously finicky. These old bulbs are wasting thousands of dollars every single day. Luckily LEDs exist as the modern…