A lot of fires are caused by short-circuits and electrical problems. So for home improvement projects, always look for an electrician to ensure the safety of homes and of people living on it. One responsibility of electricians is to prepare the electrical installation layout plan of a house especially if it is newly built. He must prepare the new wiring installation and check the wiring facility for repairs. He also needs to maintain the electrical systems to avoid future damages, risks and problems. They respond to reported emergencies and power outages and even work with the electric power industry and many other sectors in preventing electrical hazards like jumpers or unauthorized power consumption reducers. With all of these responsibilities, searching for a qualified person to do the job requires a lot of effort. A person trying to improve their homes should not trust their electrical systems to inexperienced people.

Whether it is home renovation or electrical repairs, people must get a qualified electrician to work for their homes. One important aspect to be checked is his credibility. Is he licensed? Is he a member to associations or guilds in the electric service industry? By inquiring about these things, one will be sure that that person he is hiring for the job is knowledgeable and professional. Even if it is a small house repair, having a licensed electrician to fix it is the safest thing one can do because their license is an assurance that they are highly-skilled. One may also ask if the electrician has an insurance that will cover damages in case of accidents because the job is dangerous and are unavoidable. Always remember that an apprentice is not allowed to do a job alone. He always need the supervision of a licensed electrician and hiring them may cause problems not just for safety but also to the one who employed him since it is illegal. Check the state regulations too because there are a few states that do not require electricians to be licensed. Please report to the authorities if these cases occur to avoid possible dangers to life and property. Another thing to consider here are the feedback of people whom he worked with before. Do they still recommend him? If he recently worked in the community, one can ask neighbors, relatives, and colleagues about his skills and work attitudes. However, one can also refer to online information and reviews in searching for electricians. Check out several websites before calling someone to do the job.

Trusting homes to qualified electricians pays off. Safety is secured and damages will be prevented. Be careful in selecting and follow the reminders above to assure a successful home improvement project.

As you grow older you begin to understand why your parents cared so much about you not breaking things and wanting the house to look nice – not just when people came over, but all the time. It’s a matter of pride and stature, and with the purchase of a new house, the plan is to make the place into a home – something to be proud of and show off.

We started with art that we found interesting, hanging and placing in the living room, bedroom, and kitchen pieces that spoke to us along with accent pieces that were appropriate. We didn’t flood the place with décor, but it certainly wasn’t boring.

I mean, this is crazy, right?! You can almost FEEL the presence of these weird light dudes as they approach you at a murderously slow pace. Are they astronauts on our own planet? Is this our planet? I was unable to locate a larger version of this photograph, but I still put it at the top because it is incredibly evocative. And that’s not even the real kicker. If you’ve read my other posts on light painting, you know that incredibly long exposure times are necessary for shots like this. So homegirl or homeboy was out in the snow, in the dark, making this thing. And she/he had the wherewithal, tromping through the icy powder, to render these human forms so very well, even making one look like he’s trudging knee-deep. So weirdly inhuman. So weirdly human. I love this photo.

2. Give Up the Ghost

I would never give you a photo of old shoes to look at unless there were something special going on in the picture. In this one, there’s a simple, appropriate message. Ready for it? LIGHT ENHANCES THINGS. Duh, right? This photo is aesthetically interesting, but more valuable to me is the way it shows the essential point of light painting: To have fun! To breathe some excitement into your photography. If your only subject is an old pair of Tims, don’t complain. Turn off the lights and bust out a “paintbrush.”

7. There Are ALMOST No Words for This

Isn’t this great? What I love most is how nonchalant and, well, normal the guy looks in this photo. See? It’s all about juxtaposition. Angel wings mixed with a loud sense of everydayness (he COULD be wearing white robes) make you take notice of the unspoken contradiction. You ask, Why this? And you are led to wonder if maybe this is saying something about how sometimes the people who are the most inconspicuous are the most angelic. See what I did there? That’s why I have chosen these photos from among the hundreds that are out there. They invite wonder and have the power to lead to new insights. I am a dork.

9. Do Not Anger Him/Her/It

* Note: I found these photos on Pinterest and was unable to confirm all of their original sources. So, if you have any information about the original sources for any of these photos, please let us know in the comments sections. We want to give credit for these fantastic light painting photos where it is very much due! Thanks!

A recent TedTalk about LED lights has garnered about a million and a half views. That high number isn’t surprising, given that LEDs have been making headlines a lot, lately. Tons of informational articles about the efficiency of LED light bulbs and how to choose them have been circulating online. But this TedTalk is about something quite different – data transmission.