There are not very many of us in the South who love the idea of cold weather. For many of us, one of the biggest draws for living in this area isn’t just the sweet tea and southern hospitality—it is the extended spring and summer seasons and mild winter. We may all enjoy the occasional snow shower, of course, but for many of us the cold months are just a time to stay under the blankets and bump the heat up a few degrees. Read on →

Can you imagine a world without electricity? Perhaps when a storm rolls through, you think about the possibility of the power going out for a short time, but what would you do if something happened that led to a loss of electricity long-term? While there are natural disasters that we can’t do anything about that could cause long-term power loss, we can still take steps to protect our homes from power surges. Read on →

A lower electric bill is something we all want, and there are probably things you do on a daily basis to help cut your energy use. While taking steps toward being more energy-efficient can go a long way toward lower monthly bills, you can also get an extra boost during the change of the season. Fall brings us a lot of wonderful things, especially here in the South where our summers can get so incredibly hot. Read on →

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 →