How To Get the Most Out of Your Bathroom Counter Space

Whether you have your bathroom to yourself or share it with several other people, having an organized space makes it quicker and easier to get ready each morning. There are some home electrical upgrades, such as installing electrical outlets inside bathroom drawers, that can help you keep your countertops clear and your appliances from becoming…

What To Consider When Planning for a Jack and Jill Bathroom

When building a house, the position and layout of your bathrooms are important. Choosing a Jack and Jill bathroom can be extremely beneficial. Jack and Jill bathrooms are bathrooms shared between two bedrooms or between a bedroom and the hallway. Considerations for a Jack and Jill Bathroom When building a Jack and Jill bathroom, you…

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Control Your Bedroom Lights With a Switch

When you are making a home electrical and lighting plan, don’t forget your bedroom. If you want to make your bedroom lighting options more convenient but don’t want a lighting system driven by your tablet or phone, a good option is to install a switch beside your bed that controls all the bedroom lighting. You…

Change Outlets To Include USB Ports for Charging Devices

Change Outlets To Include USB Ports for Charging Devices

Outlets that have USB ports are easy to implement and cost-effective home electrical upgrades to keep your devices charged. Stop the endless hunt for a plug by swapping out the standard outlets in your home for ones that include USB ports to charge your electronics quickly and efficiently, without the need for a USB adapter.…

The Importance of Having Extra Outlets

The Importance of Having Extra Outlets

Place Extra Outlets in a Room Note that, when crafting your home electrical and lighting plan, adding more outlets than you may anticipate using will make life easier and more convenient. For instance, if you find yourself mulling over whether to incorporate four or five outlets in a specific room, opt for five. Having one…

Add Ceiling Fans to Your Electrical Plan

Add Ceiling Fans to Your Electrical Plan

Your home electrical and lighting plan should include ceiling fans. Ceiling fans have come a long way in the last 15 years. Nowadays, you can find ceiling fans in any number of high-end homes. Ceiling fans come in a variety of decorative styles. Choose a size or finish that suits your décor scheme. The Practicality…

Short-Term Radon Tests Are Beneficial

Short-Term Radon Tests Are Beneficial

The ineffectiveness of short-term radon tests is one of many pervasive radon myths that is simply untrue. You can have two short-term tests performed with only one test over the 4.0pCi/L recommendation to act. One test showing a higher level of radon means that your home has the gas at least some of the time.…

Plan Ahead for Pool Time

Plan Ahead for Pool Time

There are some things that are best done spontaneously and some that require some thinking ahead. Installing a hot tub or swimming pool outside your home falls into the latter category. In addition to setting aside space in your yard and your budget, be sure to plan ahead when it comes to your home electrical…

Shed Some Light on the Subject

Shed Some Light on the Subject

Have you ever walked up to a shelf or opened a cabinet and wished someone would shed some light on which item you should choose … literally? Even with overhead lighting on tabletop lamps, it can sometimes be difficult to see into the recesses of built-in furniture. You always have the option of holding a…