July 2015
Storm Safety
In the event of a storm it is important to follow a few simple safety rules –
Be aware that submerged outlets or electrical cords may pose serious and even leathal threat.
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Tripped Circuit Breakers or GFCI’s
The circuit breaker system is designed to “trip” or shut off in the event that you are trying to pull too much current through it. It is meant to prevent dangerous and hazardous effects of […]
Humming Lights
Humming lights can be caused by:
A bad ballast or bad transformer. Replace the ballast or transformer.
A conflict between a low-voltage dimmer and the low-voltage light fixture it […]
Lights Dimming
Lights will sometimes dim for a few seconds and then come back to complete brightness again. This can happen when a light is connected to the same wires that provide power to an appliance that […]
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are great safety devices. But occasionally a smoke detector will start “chirping” or worse, sound a non-stop alarm for no reason. Here’s what you can do if this happens to you:
If it’s a […]
June 2015
Fuses?
When a fuse detects too much power running through a wire, a tiny piece of metal inside the fuse will break, thereby stopping the power from continuing to run through the wire.
When the top of […]
General Information
10 Tips for buying new dream house
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
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Design
How Important is Light in the Living Room?
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
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Make your living room more enjoyable
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
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Make your bathroom more enjoyable
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Construction
LED Flood Lights in Plandome NY
New LED Light was installed in the peaks of this house in Plandome, NY also known as Manhasset, NY. These peaks were 30 feet high and flooded the area with nice lighting. We added a circuit to the panel and added a switch by the front door. We were able […]
Pre-Construction / Rough and Remodel Apartment – Little Neck, NY
This is a rough for a apartment in Little Neck, NY. Which we are placing in new lighting, new outlets and bathroom electric. The ceiling is solid concrete and we recessed the boxes for the cleanest look. This is just one (1) of fifteen (15) apartments we are working on […]
Commercial Plaza Lighting Stage 1- Great Neck, NY
Commercial Outside Plaza Lighting in Great Neck, NY. Our electricians preformed multiple core drill holes that ranged from 1 inch to 6 inch. We stubbed up conduit in multiple places to create lighingt fixtures in cinder blocks, rebar, and concrete walls. These holes went through over a foot of concrete going […]
Outdoor Lighting Roslyn Harbor
Outdoor lighting installation.
Project pathway, front door and backyard lighting.
How Important is Light in the Living Room?
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
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10 Tips for buying new dream house
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
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Renovations
Make your living room more enjoyable
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
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The do’s and don’ts of home renovations
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
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DIY
Tripped Circuit Breakers or GFCI’s
The circuit breaker system is designed to “trip” or shut off in the event that you are trying to pull too much current through it. It is meant to prevent dangerous and hazardous effects of overloading your system. By turning off, a circuit breaker stops the flow of electricity through […]
Everyone can paint, so do you!
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
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The do’s and don’ts of home renovations
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
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Become a master of backyard tiling
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
[…]
Make your bathroom more enjoyable
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Tips & Tricks
Storm Safety
In the event of a storm it is important to follow a few simple safety rules –
Be aware that submerged outlets or electrical cords may pose serious and even leathal threat.
Do not use electrical appliances that have been wet. Have these appliances […]
Tripped Circuit Breakers or GFCI’s
The circuit breaker system is designed to “trip” or shut off in the event that you are trying to pull too much current through it. It is meant to prevent dangerous and hazardous effects of overloading your system. By turning off, a circuit breaker stops the flow of electricity through […]
Humming Lights
Humming lights can be caused by:
A bad ballast or bad transformer. Replace the ballast or transformer.
A conflict between a low-voltage dimmer and the low-voltage light fixture it controls. This is a tough one, but sometimes experimenting with different dimmers will lead you […]
Lights Dimming
Lights will sometimes dim for a few seconds and then come back to complete brightness again. This can happen when a light is connected to the same wires that provide power to an appliance that takes a lot of power, like a refrigerator, a microwave oven, or an air conditioner. […]
Dimmers
Never connect a regular dimmer to low-voltage lights, paddle fans, or any kind or motor. These devices require special dimmers.
Never exceed the recommended wattage of the dimmer. Regular dimmers are rated for a maximum of 600 Watts. This is equal to 10 […]
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are great safety devices. But occasionally a smoke detector will start “chirping” or worse, sound a non-stop alarm for no reason. Here’s what you can do if this happens to you:
If it’s a battery-powered smoke detector, take out the battery and replace it with a new one. If […]
Fuses?
When a fuse detects too much power running through a wire, a tiny piece of metal inside the fuse will break, thereby stopping the power from continuing to run through the wire.
When the top of the fuse is made of glass, many people think that they can look at the […]
How Important is Light in the Living Room?
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
[…]
Make your living room more enjoyable
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
[…]
The do’s and don’ts of home renovations
If you are looking to shift to a new house or want to renovate your existing one, the first thing you will need to think about is the painting. While it may be tempting to hire a professional to do it if you have never painted before, it will cost you a lot of money. Painting your own house allows you to experiment with something new and will help you save thousands of dollars.
[…]
Become a master of backyard tiling
Proper lighting is essential for any home. It is important to maintain balance between personality and the functionality of the room when it comes to lighting the living room. One can transform the entire atmosphere of their living room within the proper use of lighting. One should remember that lighting not only has aesthetic and mood enhancing values, but play an important functional role in illuminating important task areas in the living room.
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