When you head into the office for the day, there is a good chance you have plenty on your mind. Your to-do list, emails to read and emails to send, that upcoming presentation to make… But does electrical safety ever make it on your mental list? It’s safe to say that worrying about electrical safety probably doesn’t make it on very many people’s lists, if anyone’s at all. But electrical fires are a leading cause of disasters—and more often than not—they are completely preventable. Read on →

There are only a few things in life that you will never run short of—and one of those things is laundry. The battle to keep clothes clean is one that we all fight daily. Whether you are a once-a-week marathon washer or “a load or two a day” kind of person, there is no way around spending time in your laundry room. Along with the cost of the soaps and stain removers and fabric softeners, washers and dryers also pull a lot of energy. Read on →

Operating a warehouse can get rather expensive. With the overhead cost of keeping things going and other day-to-day costs, things can really start to add up. Even just the costs of keeping the lights on and the temperature controlled can really take a toll. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make warehouses more energy-efficient in order to cut down on the costs of simply being open. Read on →

Lighting plays such a crucial role in our daily lives. You may go from dim lights while your eyes adjust to a new day to the overhead lights of an office or warehouse while you work and back to soft lighting as you finally settle in for the evening. Lighting also speaks to the mood of a room, and it can even be a major factor in daily productivity at work. Read on →

You’ve planned for it, scheduled it, dreamed about it and now it is here—your vacation. Is there anything better than running away from reality for a little while? Sleeping more, eating more and playing more while you ignore your daily stressors and give yourself the grace to take a deep breath is such a gift. Vacations are a great way to reset when life has become overwhelming, or just to provide a better outlook on your day-to-day world. Read on →

Is there anything better than a long summer day and night? Offer opportunities to do everything from playing in water or digging in the garden to chasing lightning bugs and sitting around the fire pit late in the evening, summer is certainly one of the most relaxing times of the year. Most of us in the South truly love the summer, even with the humidity and the bugs we have to contend with. Read on →

The skies turn dark and gray, the wind starts whipping around faster and stronger and that smell of moisture fills the air. A storm is coming. While sometimes our summers in the South bring a crazy downpour without warning, most of the time there are plenty of signs that signal oncoming storms. Between watching the skies and checking for alerts, when you take note of incoming weather, you have time to prepare your home and avoid any potential damages that storms might bring. Read on →

There are so many electronic items in our home that finding things that don’t involve some sort of energy generation might be more challenging than finding something that does. As electricity and electronics dominate so much of our lives, we know that finding the energy efficient versions of everything is crucial, as is saving as much energy as possible at home. But how do you really do that? There are labels, logos, ratings and an endless wealth of advice on what to buy and steps to take in order to conserve energy. Read on →

If you are thinking about making some changes to your home, or just doing some seasonal cleaning, consider some electrical upgrades. Electrical wiring is one of the leading causes of home fires, so making some updates can not only help your electrical bill—it can also protect your family. Of course, a renovation is the perfect time to make these updates, but there are also some easy changes you can consider doing that are minimally invasive but still very effective. Read on →

Owning or managing a commercial building can be a great challenge, especially financially. Simple regular maintenance can carry a large price tag, and a disaster could be completely overwhelming. If you are also operating a business, it can make carrying all the costs of keeping everything going challenging. The good news is that there are lots of steps you can take to cut costs and make your building more efficient. Read on →