Blogs in September 2020

How to Dispose of CFL Bulbs Responsibly

Sep 29, 2020

Not long ago, CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs were considered a great revolution in home and business lighting technology. But now, with many swapping their CFLs for LEDs (light-emitting diode), it’s important that old CFL bulbs, which contain mercury – a hazardous, toxic metal – are...Continue Reading

How to Install and Wire a Smoke Detector in a Hardwired System

Sep 23, 2020

Residential building codes require smoke detectors to be in every home. And it's a good thing that they do. Fires can begin quietly and go undetected until it is too late. To prevent this from happening, these alarms are essential for keeping your family and property safe.

Smoke...Continue Reading

How to Store Light Bulbs of All Kinds

If you have a bunch of extra light bulbs, you need to get organized with simple light bulb storage solutions. Here's how to store light bulbs safely.

Sep 8, 2020

Keeping things organized around the house controls clutter and makes it easy to find things when you need them. Having a system to keep everything in its place is a great way to start keeping your home organized.

One household item that gets overlooked when getting organized is spare...Continue Reading

Four Benefits of a Smart Electricity Meter

Want to learn more about smart electricity meters? Here are several of the best reasons why you should have a smart energy meter installed.

Sep 1, 2020

Over the past several years, utility companies have been gradually rolling out smart electricity meters across the country. Smart energy meters are a significant technological upgrade from old analog electricity meters and offer many benefits to utility companies and their customers alike....Continue Reading