When it comes to the success of a Generac® generators to all of our clients.

A standby generator provides predetermined processes and equipment within your business with electrical power in the event of an outage or emergency. As soon as there is an interruption in your power supply—no matter the cause—your generator will kick into gear, bringing you a reliable solution to electrical interruptions. And when normal power is restored, your generator automatically returns to standby mode, ready and waiting for when you need it next.

Generators are available in a variety of sizes to suit any need, making them suitable for any business, large or small.

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.

By Clarissa Allison | May 20th, 2016

As nice as it is to have a professionally made, artisan crafted item proudly displayed in your living room, being creative and producing a work of art on your own has a unique appeal. If you need a cool project to try your hand at this weekend, take a look at the following 4 best lighting hacks you can make at home and their professional counterparts!

The Sparkleball!

The sparkleball project is a quick and easy way to create mood lighting for a party, holidays or fun and eclectic home decor. It takes just a few items that you likely already have laying around the house to create this dazzling disco ball.

The Fredrick Raymond  Twelve Light Polished Chrome Frosted Cubes Glass Up Chandelier

The Mason Jar Lantern!

Pinterest wedding boards and hipsters may be the genesis of the popularity behind the mason jar light phenomenon. It’s an easy and fun idea with beautiful results!

Professional Counterpart: The LBL Lighting 573 Mason Classic Line Voltage 120V Pendant

The Wine Bottle Candle Holder!

In this green age, upcycling items that you’d normally throw out is not only common, but expected. Check out this fun video on how to make beautiful and romantic hurricane candle holders with your empty wine bottles.

Professional Counterpart: The ELK Lighting 14040/1 Vintage 1- Light Chandelier in Dark Rust

The Spoon Lamp!

Professional Counterpart: Lite Source EL-50077 Bubbles Crystal Flush Mount Lamp in Chrome