Spring Cleaning Safety 6 Tips To Help You Tidy Up Electrical Hazards It’s that time of year again. The birds are coming out, trees are beginning to grow buds, and the outside temperature is finally warming up. For many of us, it also means it’s time for spring cleaning. It’s...
Electrical Panels The Heart Of Your Home As a follow up to last week's article about the parts of a main electrical service, we wanted to expand further on one specific part of the main electrical service, the electrical panel. This electrical device is one of the most important parts...
Parts of a Main Electrical Service What is the Main Electrical Service, and why is it important? Do you know how power enters your home? If not, you should—understanding how electrical power functions is key in protecting you, your home, and its contents. If you don’t know how something works,...
A Shock To Your Wallet Ten Tips On How To Lower Your Power Bill Have you noticed that your electricity bill has been going up but aren’t sure why? Or is your bill much higher than those of your friends or family with comparably sized homes? You’re not alone. We...
What's In An Outlet? 7 Common Receptacles And How They Work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGDlamaxWWI Outlets—Our homes would not function without them, but when do we ever give them a second thought while they’re working? Knowing how they work and the difference between them can be crucial to your home’s overall safety and...
9 Ways You Can Update Your Home to Protect it from Voltage Drop Have you noticed your lights dimming when you turn on your washer or dryer? Is your space heater just not getting up to temperature? Or perhaps your hairdryer does not seem to be working at full capacity?...
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Payment Options On A Budget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONRFyzgpLg Times are tough. The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched a lot of our Southern Illinois families to the breaking point. When disaster strikes, it can seem impossible to choose between putting food on your table and your family’s...
A Viral Emergency! The Hidden Dangers In Your Ductwork These are challenging times for the American people, and Southern Illinois has been hit especially hard in recent weeks with layoffs and unemployment at record highs. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos throughout the world. Still, it's difficult to know...
Attic Insulation The Big Cover-Up A Service Detectives Top Tip Special 25% of the heat loss in your home comes from your attic. Because of this, it makes perfect sense to ensure that your attic has adequate insulation. What most people never consider though is the dangers of blindly...
The Contracting Nightmare How Choosing The Wrong Contractor Could Cost You More Than Just Money One of the most significant decisions you could ever make is choosing the right contractor to make alterations or repairs to your home. We understand that in today's world, every penny counts, and...