Whether the issue is large or small, problems with electricity are often ignored until they become apparent.

The most exciting trend in 2021 is proving to be even more intelligent home automation.

Caller ID long ago brought us the ability to decide whether or not to answer our phones.

It seems like it gets harder and harder to save money these days.

Thanksgiving is a uniquely American tradition that brings the entire family together for a delicious home-cooked meal.

A sound internet connection is essential for life in this day and age.

Daylight Savings time is coming soon, which means it will be darker a lot earlier.

Since the beginning of March, the Coronavirus has been a massive part of our daily lives.

It happens to everyone, eventually.

As we sail into a new year and decade, we look to the future and evaluate our past to see how things can be improved.

According to the US Fire Administration, fires kill more than 4,000 people and injures approximately 20,000 more.

The sun is the natural source of the most abundant, reliable, and pollution-free power in the world.

With all of the hustle and bustle activity surrounding the holidays, too often, safety gets ignored as a priority, leaving opportunity for accidents or injuries (including burns) to occur.

Fall is in full swing and Winter will be here before you know it!

Down in the south seasons seem to run together, going right from hot summer to a cold winter and not much fall in between.

Summer is here, and there is no doubt that Alabama has some of the hottest temperatures in the country!

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) devices are required in specific areas of our homes by law.

The future gets brighter every day.

From the mid-'60s to the early '70s, electricians in many new or remodeled homes installed aluminum wiring to feed branch circuits from the main panel to outlets and lighting fixtures.

Spring cleaning time is just about here!

While anytime the power goes out isn't a convenient time for anyone, but losing your power in the winter can be especially dangerous, and you should have an emergency plan just in case you are faced with power loss over the winter months.

The year old 2018 is over already, and as we move into the new year it is time to schedule appointments for many things such as a yearly physical, car tune-up, or a vet visit for your pet.

Halloween came and went, and now, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The most reliable and pollution-free power in the world is the sun.

With an ever-increasing number of electronic devices in homes today, it is more vital now than it has ever been to teach children the importance of safety when it comes to electricity.

Although countless online "DIY guides" exist that make ceiling fan installation look simple, the reality is that there are many huge risks involved with working with electricity, and while some may get lucky and get it right the first time, it is far more common for amateur mishaps to occur than not.

Once something is broken or no longer of any use, it usually ends up in the garbage.

Downed power lines are hazardous, even deadly.

Knowing what's lurking behind the electric panel door is more than just staying organized.

Many older homes today still don't have exhaust fans in the bathroom.

We are always looking for new ways to make our lives easier while also implementing the most stylish options available.

Anytime the power goes out, it's inconvenient, but losing power in the winter is particularly dangerous and requires an emergency plan in in the event of a loss of power.

There has been no shortage of controversy in politics today.

According to the United States Fire Administration, fires kill more than 4,000 people in America each year and injure approximately 20,000 more.

Awesome video of a bad lug on a 200 amp electrical panel.

A team of engineers from the University of California, San Diego has developed remarkable stretchable power cells that take energy from your own sweat and power electronics, like LEDs and even Bluetooth radios!

At least once in a lifetime, we have all experienced being in the middle of a nice, hot shower only to feel the water go from steamy to icy in what feels like seconds.

Thinking of making the switch from gas to hybrid or electric?

Electrical circuitry and panels tend to get ignored throughout the year and only get addressed when you experience a short circuit or electrical trips.

There are several reasons why your breaker trips repeatedly.

There are many older homes in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

For many years, homeowners looking to expand their interior design creativity into the lighting and ambiance aspect of their homes were limited to only the options that standard light bulbs and CFL bulbs provide.

Static electricity is the result of unequal positive and negative charges between two objects.

Living in Birmingham, all our lives the night has been artificially lit by street lamps and blazing bright lights from every parking lot.

Recently we were called to a job to fix the work of a not so handy “handyman”

The holidays are a time of increased power consumption, but they don't have to be.

While lights flickering or blinking in your home are not always a cause for concern, it is always best to be sure the flickering lights are not in fact part of a larger issue.

Despite what most appliance stores would have you believe, if you are experiencing an issue with your dryer running but not heating or drying your clothes, the problem may not be your dryer at all - it's your electricity!

Autumn has arrived and with it has come the time to consider what you don't see every day, behind the walls:

Melatonin is a hormone in our bodies that is responsible for sleepiness.

This year’s Iron Bowl - as it has over the last seven seasons - is once again expected to have a major impact on college football’s national championship.

Here are some photos from a recent electrical troubleshooting job in Hoover at a commercial shopping center.

Learning to read your power meter can mean the difference between blindly paying what the electric company says you owe and knowing where to find their mistakes.

When you’re building a new home, your imagination can run wild!

When it comes to the safety and well being of our children, the need for electrical safety is of utmost concern.

As a homeowner, you have every right to carry out any work that needs to be done in your home, including electrical wiring and there are many cases when DIY electrical wiring may seem like a tempting option.

In 2008, according to the Energy Information Agency, the national average for residential monthly electric bills was $95.66.

While the thought of hiring an unlicensed electrician in order to save money may seem like a tempting solution, in reality the risks you’re taking could cost you much more than the few bucks more you’ll pay with hiring a licensed professional electrician to perform your electrical work.

Now that we are enjoying warm weather in Alabama and Summer is right around the corner, people will be spending their time outdoors more.

While the thought of turning off or unplugging all of the appliances and electronic devices in your home while not in use seems like an impractical one, recent analysis performed by the environmental website fuelfix shows that as homeowners, consumers can save at least $100 a year by simply making it a habit to turn off or unplug as many items as possible when not in use.

Also known as wireless charging or inductive charging, cordless car charging uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between the charging station and the electric car.

Broken CFL bulbs often cause immediate panic from exposure to the mercury contained in them and the possible adverse health effects.

With the end of the cold, brisk fall and winter days drawing near, it’s time to prepare for Spring and the inevitable storm season that comes along with it.

Space heaters - we’ve all heard the horror stories of using them.

For that special someone in our lives, Valentine’s Day often goes beyond just a simple card.

Here are 5 facts about electricity we swear are 100% true!

Most all drivers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) are in the habit of charging their electric vehicles at home overnight using either AC Level 1 or AC Level 2 EV charging equipment. 

There is something in every home that no one can live without.

Alabama seems to be notorious for extreme weather and unprecedented storms these days.

Any time the power goes out is an inconvenient time, but losing power in the winter can be particularly dangerous and you should always have an emergency plan in case you are faced with a loss of power in these upcoming winter months.

The Holidays are in full swing and no doubt you are decorating your home to make the season bright.

Who doesn’t love the holiday season?

If your home or commercial space is in a location that causes you constant concern in terms of security, one solution to deter vandalism, burglary or trespassing is to install proper security lighting around your home or office.

You may see them as just skilled laborers, but there is so much more about electricians you may not know.

Your microwave is a much more efficient way to heat or reheat than your stove top, mainly because your stovetop wastes quite a fair amount of heat.

Is your electrical panel safe?

We've all been there stumbling across the room, stepping on the cat, fiddling around for the light switch, and lighting up the whole house just to go to the bathroom.

You wouldn’t hire an unlicensed doctor and trust him with your health, and you wouldn’t hire an unlicensed tax preparer and trust her with your money - so why risk hiring an unlicensed or uninsured electrician and trust them with the safety of your home and family?

These days going green seems to be on everyone's mind.

Unless you live under a rock, you know that college football season has started and here in Alabama, that means the fun has just begun.

No matter where you live, during periods of heavy rain and intense thunderstorms, there are important things to remember with regard to your safety and the safety of your loved ones.

Many places in the world still have limited access to electricity.

With summer time coming to an end and fall weather approaching, the weather is going to be perfect for spending time outside with friends and family.

Whole House Surge Protection can be thought of much like a bouncer in a night club –

With the recent influx of flooding in various areas throughout the country, the issue of electrical safety during a flood is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

Undoubtedly, the installation of a home theater system is one of the most exciting things you can add to your home.

There is one type of pollution that many people over look.

How much electricity is your household using?

Recently, the U.S Government released new regulations governing water heaters.

There are more services than most people realize in which an electrician can be of help.

Thunderstorm season is upon us, and it is important you follow these guidelines to keep you and your family safe.

Understanding electrical wiring and the type that is present in your home is key to protecting your safety and the safety of the wiring in your home.

For a lot of consumers, navigating the ever changing light bulb isle is becoming as difficult as identifying a car part.

Like most people, you probably haven’t stopped and really thought about exactly how many devices you have in your home that are plugged into a power outlet.

Common Question from a very concerned customer:

Everyone loves a good Do It Yourself project, and why not?

Spring Cleaning!

There was a time that outlet covers were just boring pieces of plastic that hid the metal housing and wiring of your outlets.

With the ever changing modernization of life, we have more and more electronics at home, which means more and more Electrical Outlets, Sockets and Switches to keep them running.

Hiring someone to electrical work on your home can be daunting task.

You have a lurking danger in your home, something you may not even think about.

With the recent time change, it’s never been a better time to check out your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!

No matter the age of your home or how many precautions you've taken to plan for your family's safety, electrical incidents can take you by surprise and nearly always come without warning.

Think of your fuse box as the heart of your home’s wiring system.

A meter socket is a type of outdoor electrical socket that connects a watt-hour meter, or electrical meter, to a house.

When it comes time to inspect your home’s Electrical Panel, there are 5 main things I will look at to determine whether it’s time for you to upgrade:

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) devices, are required in specific areas of our homes.