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What is an Energy star rated bulb and why should I use them?
What is an Energy Star Rated Bulb and Why Should I Use Them? By Joey Heard | Mar 25, 2013 In follow up to my last blog regarding the phasing out of T12 fluorescent lamps, I wanted to share some brief information and a helpful link about the “new wave” of energy efficient lighting sources.…
Read MoreArc-fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI), Electrical Safety Every Home Needs
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) By Tim Jackson | Feb 18, 2013 There is a relatively new electrical safety device on the market and it can save your life! What is this wonderful device you ask? It is the Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter, commonly referred to as an AFCI. It was introduced in 1999 and has been…
Read MoreHDTV for Free – Part 2
HDTV for Free Part 2 By Kenny Jackson | Jan 26, 2013 In my last blog I talked about installing an over the air antenna to get HDTV for free so I could drop my satellite TV provider. The problem with this is only locally broadcast television stations are available over the air, which means…
Read MoreT12 Fluorescent Lamps Burning Out and Fading Away…
T12 Fluorescent Lamps Burning Out and Fading Away By Joey Heard | Dec 15, 2012 For years, there have been rumors and missed deadlines regarding the phasing out of T-12 fluorescent lamps (the “fat” tubes as some call them). Effective July 2012, the common 4’ T12 lamp is no longer being produced due to a…
Read MoreHDTV for FREE
HDTV for Free By Kenny Jackson | Nov 13, 2012 Tired of paying for cable or satellite TV? I did two things to get rid of satellite TV service for my home theater system without sacrificing picture quality, or to a large degree, video content. I’ll describe step 1 in this article. You can check…
Read MoreFlickering Lights, is this normal?
Flickering Lights: Is This Normal? By Tim Jackson | Oct 08, 2012 Our electrical systems are busy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing comfort, security and convenience in our day to day lives. This is also a system that we rarely think about. It’s not something you can hear, see, or smell…
Read MoreWhat’s That Green Wire For?
What’s The Green Wire For? By Kenny Jackson | Jun 22, 2012 One of the most common problems we find with electrical installations, whether it be a do it yourself renovation, or even new construction, is finding that the ground connection is not properly terminated to light fixtures, switches and outlets. They will work without…
Read MoreHOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM LIGHTNING DAMAGE
How to Protect Your Home From Lightning Damage By Tim Jackson | Mar 28, 2012 Spring is one of the most active seasons for lightning strikes and the damage that comes with them. Here in the Southeast United States, we live in the most active region for lightning strikes in North America and one of…
Read MoreSafe Usage of Electric Space Heaters
Safe Usage of Electric Space Heaters By Joey Heard | Feb 16, 2012 Safety Concerns with Space Heaters: Small space heaters are typically used when the main heating system is inadequate or when central heating is too costly to install or operate. In some cases, small space heaters can be less expensive to use if…
Read MoreThree Prong Outlet Vs Four Prong Cord
Three Prong Outlet vs. Four Prong Cord By Tim Jackson | Nov 03, 2011 If you own a home that was built prior to the mid 90’s and have had to replace your electric clothes dryer or range, you have most likely run into the dilemma of how to plug a 4-prong cord into an…
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