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For many Western NY homeowners, deciding to upgrade an older lighting system to LED is all about energy efficiency. For just as many others, it’s a matter of enjoying more modern styling, advanced features and improved performance. Regardless of the specific reason, LED retrofitting is an exce...

Does My Home Need an Electrical Service Upgrade? There are many reasons why a homeowner would choose to upgrade their electrical system. In some cases it’s a matter of necessity, such as a catastrophic failure of their current system, increased temporary blackouts, or lighting and appliance...

It’s both sad and ironic that most homeowners don’t become aware of the need for surge protection until after they’ve lost something of considerable value… some expensive stereo equipment, a computer loaded with irreplaceable work and personal data, the family’s fancy...

Installing a new swimming pool is a complex task that many go into without considering all the variables associated with setup, maintenance and ongoing care.  And while many of these can be learned as you become more familiar with pool ownership, pool wiring is one aspect that should never be a...

It’s not uncommon for homes, even newer homes, to lose power from time to time.  Whether it’s a downed power line, damage at a neighborhood substation, or larger issues with a local or regional transformer, there’s not a lot homeowners can do to eliminate or prevent power loss...

Electric work is not the right career path for everybody. The risky, high-stakes work of an electrician requires special traits and qualities. Attention to detail, extreme carefulness, and good problem-solving skills are some of the top traits to look for when you decide to hire an electrician....