Picking the right light bulbs for your home doesn't need to be a challenge. While there are many different styles, brightness options and colors in your local hardware store, identifying the best bulb for a given lighting scenario is relatively straightforward.

One measurement you should pay attention to on the packaging for light bulbs is color temperature, usually represented by a four digit number next to a K (which stands for Kelvin, the unit for measuring absolute temperature). Color temperature determines the softness, or warmness, of the light that is emitted by the bulb. A light with a lower Kelvin number will typically have a yellowish tint, while higher numbers indicate a cooler, or bluish, shade of light.

Here is a basic breakdown of how these temperatures affect the mood and feel of the room they're in:

Halloween is a little over a week away, and whether you’re throwing or attending a party, taking your kids trick-or-treating, or getting your house ready for trick-or-treaters, it’s sure to be a night filled with endless fun – and scare. However, we want to help ensure that the kind of scare that may ensue is all in good fun, and not legitimate.  This is why we want to provide some helpful electrical safety tips to those planning on transporting party-goers or trick-or-treaters to another realm with their decorations.

Electrical cords in high-traffic areas can be dangerous as it can cause people walking over them to trip and get hurt. Furthermore, you should inspect your cords for exposed or frayed wiring. Wires that aren’t 100 percent intact increase the chances of electrocution and fire, so always err on the side of caution and replace cords that could pose a threat. While Halloween is intended to a night filled with surprises, but don’t let one of them be a trip to the emergency room.

To prevent guests from tripping over cords, consider purchasing cord covers or using duct tape. Your local hardware store should carry both of these.

Before hanging lights inside or outside, check the box to see that they are Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved. This means they will have been tested and are completely safe to use. If lights are UL-approved and tested, you should easily be able to find the label on both the outside of the box as well as on the actual lights themselves.

Just like your electrical cords, you should always inspect your lights for frayed and exposed wiring as well as faulty plugs. If you do find that they’re not in good condition, the best thing to do is replace them. Continuing to use these lights will only increase the chance of electrocution and fire.

Don’t staple or nail electrical wires or cords because doing so could cause a malfunction in the system, sparks, or a fire. Furthermore, avoid attaching wires or cords to anything metal. Follow the directions closely to ensure safety.

Leaving for work? Going to bed? Don’t forget to unplug your lights and decorations! When you leave things plugged in for longer than they should be, you run the risk of having overworked bulbs and wiring, which could lead to a fire. By unplugging them, you can have peace of mind while you’re away, not to mention, you’ll save money on your utility bill!

If you own or manage a commercial property in Boston, you need a high performance but efficient heating system that can keep up with a heavy workload. That’s why it’s important to regularly schedule commercial heating services, such as maintenance every year to keep your unit in top shape, repairs whenever you notice problems, and new installation when it’s time for your older unit to go.

When you decide it’s time to heating system, an experienced technician may have many of the components on hand and knows where to order any additional components. And commercial repairs and maintenance may require additional equipment over some residential systems.

Commercial heating systems are not only different because of their size; they are also generally constructed in a different manner. Commercial boilers are large and complex and require careful installation and repairs to ensure they last for years to come. A packaged heating unit, another heating option, usually contains all of the elements of your business’s heating and cooling system. You need technicians familiar with the layout of this cabinet so that they can quickly locate parts and make any necessary repairs.

Finally, the ductwork of a commercial property may be more complex than a residential system’s ducts. Your technician must be able to understand the layout of the ducts and any zone control installed in your forced-air heating system. If you own a commercial boiler, your technician must be able to inspect the length of piping that allows hot water to move through the building.

When you need commercial heating services in Boston, trust the commercial specialists at FB Electrical Services.