Historical Home Gets Big Update
It’s not every day that we get to work on a historical home, especially in La Porte, TX. And you may or may not have heard of it because it’s a neat, little hidden gem on the coast. At first glance you might think [...]
BENEFITS OF A BACKUP POWER GENERATOR
Hurricane season is quickly approaching and homeowners in Texas with backup power generators know the feeling of relief when a power outage occurs, and their lights and appliances stay on. Being the only family in the neighborhood with the A/C running isn’t the only advantage of [...]
Downed Power Lines – The Do’s and Don’ts – How to Keep Your Family Safe
With the recent weather and downed power lines in our area, I thought it was appropriate to do a blog about safety around downed power lines. Electricity, while part of our everyday lives, can be very dangerous. Would you know what to do if [...]
The Importance of Training and Certification – What That Means for You
Most professions require advanced training and certification. But a highly successful business invests in its employees and provides continued education, training, and certification. This not only helps the employees but also provides clients with the peace of mind that the job or project will [...]
Reflections on Where We’re From and Looking to Where We’re Going
With a new decade on the horizon, the question seems to be ‘What new technology will make our personal and professional lives easier and simpler?’ As we approach our 24th year in business, we too are looking to utilize technology and become more efficient [...]
Online Retailer vs. Big Box Store vs. Authorized Dealer
Wondering Where to Purchase a Standby Generator? We’ve got you covered! It’s that time of year…EVERYTHING is on sale, including standby generators. It’s so easy to click and purchase just about anything your heart desires. Even large purchases come with free delivery and/or installation, very [...]
It’s All About The Friday Nights Lights
With fall almost here comes one of Texas’ most beloved traditions…Friday Night Lights! But you may not have even noticed one of the newest trends in technology at many sports stadiums which is the lighting. The switch from antiquated metal-halide lights to LED technology [...]
HOW TO CHOOSE AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Whether you are building a new home or business, making repairs or renovating, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right electrical contractor. This one decision can make or break your construction budget and timeframe causing you more than [...]
REDUCE YOUR ELECTRIC EXPENSES IN 10 EASY STEPS
Living in Texas, we know some of the hottest days are right around the corner. We all dread the expensive summer electric bills caused by our constantly running air conditioner. And while we see loads of advertisements and commercials for electric companies jockeying for [...]
THE REAL VALUE OF STORM PREPAREDNESS
It’s hurricane season and time to put a plan in place so you’re prepared when and if a major storm hits. Most accredited weather forecasters foresee moderate storm activity this year: with 11 named storms and four hurricanes, two of which are expected to [...]
HAVE YOU SEEN THE LIGHT ABOUT LEDs?
If you are interested in learning about how you can save money on ongoing lighting costs, an energy audit to establish the need for and benefit of retrofitting and/or upgrading is a great place to start. Fact of the matter is, investing in LEDs [...]