Keeping the Spark: An Electrician’s Blog

Posted on: 23 April 2020

Hearing a crackling sound coming from either your walls or a power outlet can be disconcerting. However, you should never ignore this problem. A crackling sound is a very bad sign and could put your entire home at risk. Here's what you need to know about it. What it Means Crackling sounds coming from the walls or power outlets usually indicate that there's a problem with the wiring in your home.
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Posted on: 22 April 2020

There are many ways you can put custom lighting in your kitchen to make the space more functional and beautiful at the same time. Always have an electrician do your lighting for you, whether you want under cabinet lighting or something that benefits the entire space, like recessed lighting. Your electrician may want to inspect your entire home's lighting when they install custom kitchen lights for you, especially if your home's electrical work has not been updated in some time.
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Posted on: 17 April 2020

Outdoor lighting improves security around a home while adding a sense of style at the same time. However, it's important to understand that not all outdoor lighting systems offer these benefits. It's important to properly plan the design and install the lights correctly to get the most benefit from this addition.  Energy Efficiency  You should always keep energy efficiency in mind when it comes to an exterior lighting system. Particularly when it comes to a large, or a two-story, home, it's possible to have 10 or more lights included within the system.
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Posted on: 14 April 2020

The installation of an electrical system comes with certain costs that can't be avoided, but there are ways to reduce how much an electrical installation is. If you're planning a new electrical system installation, here are some tips to save on the project. Use the Smallest Conductors Possible Electrical codes dictate what conductors are suitable for different parts of an electrical system, and you shouldn't use conductors that are below what code requires.
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