Skip all the site hopping and countless hours in department stores; finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be a hassle. We’ve put together a list of the best LED Christmas gifts for mom, dad, brother, sister, and any friend or family member. From custom-printed LED panel lights to rechargeable LED flashlights—we’ve got a great mix of LED lighting products that are sure to be a hit.

This LED strip light kit is great for cabinet lighting, under-cabinet lighting, cove lighting, bookshelf lighting, and any other hard-to-light space. The weatherproof kit comes with everything needed for installation: a 16 1/2″ plug-and-play LED light strip, push-button dimmer, remote, UL-Listed 12V power supply, and connection accessories. Designed to last 30,000 hours, the LED light strip is available in cool white, natural white, or warm white colors.

Perfect for students or late-night workaholics, this long-lasting LED desk lamp offers a lot in the way of customization. Four dimming levels (up to 170 lumens) are available at the tap of its touch-activated button, and the sleek LED lamp is fully adjustable for the perfect amount of light right where it’s needed.

This REDLINE® RC™ Rechargeable LED Flashlight is a gift that keeps on giving. Powered by a lithium-ion battery, the compact flashlight emits up to nine hours of powerful illumination, and its MagDock magnetic docking station provides a full charge in just two hours. Four different light intensities are available along with a strobe mode and 4x adjustable zoom. This durable little light is water and impact resistant with a non-slip grip, magnetic base, and an attached lanyard.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll free at 866-590-3533. Our customer service and technical support teams are available from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT on Friday.

The kids are grown and have homes of their own, so it’s time to make those empty rooms into that den, office, sewing room or home theater that you’ve been wishing for over the years. Or, perhaps you’d like to update your kitchen with new appliances or add some new, luxurious bathroom lighting fixtures. Maybe you’ve been thinking about a whirlpool bath. Why not? However, don’t forget to give your local electrician a call as you’re planning those changes. Chances are good that you’ll need a few electrical upgrades to make sure your wiring system is ready to handle the increased load. Consulting an electrician in Pasadena who is licensed and knowledgeable about home renovations can help you keep you avoid last minute complications as your project gets underway.

Electrical system upgrades are often an afterthought when homeowners start planning a remodeling project. Often, the plans are made and the new appliances, lighting and other electrical components chosen before the very basic issue of how to power them is discussed with an electrician. Pasadena homeowners, for the most part, just don’t stop and think about things like electrical load distribution and wiring system capacities when picking out that new, streamlined refrigerator or over-the-range microwave. However, forgetting to plan for those practical things can lead to unexpected costs when the need for electrical upgrades to make it all work becomes apparent. Including a licensed and bonded electrician in the initial planning of your home improvement project can ensure that necessary electrical work is budgeted in from the start, eliminating unpleasant surprises.

If you’re planning a remodeling project and have yet to choose an electrician in Pasadena homeowners won’t find an electrical contractor than H Electric. With more than twenty years of experience with remodeling projects in the Pasadena area, we offer knowledgeable advice and quality electrical services to ensure that your project turns out right. And, every job we do is backed by our famous lifetime guarantee.

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If you’ve ever watched the show “Holmes on Homes” on HGTV, you’ve likely seen the problems associated with old or faulty wiring.  Mike Holmes tends to get very agitated by safety issues, and for good reason.  Each year, over 40,000 homes suffer fire damage due to home electrical problems.  These electrical fires account for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.  And what’s the main culprit?  Old wiring!

If you live in a classic home built before 1940, chances are you have old wiring in the house.  You may have knob-and-tube or Romex wiring, both of which can become brittle over time.  The insulation dries out and starts to crumble, causing the inner wire to become exposed. The cloth insulation around the wire deteriorates with age and eventually becomes unsafe.

But perhaps one of the biggest threats of Romex and knob-and-tube wiring is that these types of wires aren’t grounded.  That means if one of your appliances shorts out, you could become the path to the ground for the electricity.

Even if your home is only 20 or 30 years old, you could still experience electrical problems at home due to a lack of capacity.  Most homes built more than 10 years ago are not designed to handle the amount of electronics we use today.  Think about it:  if your house was built in 1980, it was built before home PCs and laptops and HDTVs and surround sound and all of the other toys and gadgets we use today.  These appliances can draw a lot of power, and your current electrical wiring may not be up to the task.

If you own one of the one million houses in the DFW area that’s more than 20 years old, it’s a good idea to have a licensed electrician come out and take a look at the wiring.  He or she can make sure that your house will be safe and productive for many years.

ElectricMan Inc. is one of Plano’s most trusted electricians. Nick Schaeffer, Mr. ElectricMan himself, has quite the resume for a master electrician. He started the company by himself in 2004 and hasn’t looked back since! For more information about Electricman’s list of electrical repair services, please visit www.ElectricManInc.com