Hurricane Matthew’s Close Call Prompts Generator Awareness
Hurricane Matthew mostly spared Florida homeowners, a destructive tropical storm that did not make landfall in the Sunshine State but still caused significant damage and prolonged power outages.
Stray Voltages Around Your Pool: A Deadly Threat
Stray voltages can be very dangerous. If you are fortunate enough to have a pool at your home, you have the perfect place to cool off during hot Florida summer days. Your pool provides an excellent opportunity to spend time with your family and entertain your friends as you soak up the Fort Myers sunshine. […]
The Time for Residential Solar Power in Florida is Now
When it comes to the current state of solar power for homeowners in Florida, there is good news and bad news. The good news includes plummeting costs of equipment and increasing interest at State and national levels to explore the potential of solar energy. However, some things are not quite where they should be yet. In […]
GFCI vs. AFCI: What Is the Difference?
Advances in circuit breaker and electrical technology have made our lives safer. Fuses and circuit breakers are essential components that prevent excess current from running through the system. When a problem occurs, fuses blow and circuit breakers trip to shut off the flow of electricity. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) and arc fault circuit interrupters […]
Prevent Many Forms Of Loss with Surge Protection
Florida may be known as the sunshine state to tourists, but what many don’t know is as sunny as it gets, there are plenty of thunderstorms, especially during the summer months. Lightning is a daily occurrence in some parts of the state, and it can be downright hazardous without surge protection. Many have the unfortunate […]
10 Electrical Safety Tips for Your Home
May is electrical safety month, so be sure to follow these electrical safety tips. Don’t simply copy Tim, the tool man. Instead, be careful and only do what you have the ability to do. If it is beyond your understanding, call a professional electrical contractor as it is simply not worth the risk.
Tips for Lowering Your Energy Bills
If your energy costs seem to be getting higher and higher each month, you are not alone. Many homeowners are frustrated by increasing bills, but you don’t have to just sit back and hand over your hard-earned dollars. Instead, take an active role in lowering your energy bills by implementing some of these ideas.
Don’t Get Burned By Your Smoke Detector
If you are currently engaging in a bit of house cleaning, here’s a handy tip for you: Check out your smoke detector to make sure it’s in proper working order! Were you aware that over 350,000 house fires take place each and every year, with thousands of fatalities as the result? In order to ensure […]
Happy New Year! Make it a Safe One!
Christmas is almost here, but once it’s come and gone there are many decorations to put away. You’ll want to enter the new year with a sense of peace about home safety. With this in mind here are a few things to remember when you’re taking down your decorations this year.
