Your shed can most likely have working electricity – improving the functionality and increasing the value of your home. Even though lights, heat, and outlets in your shed can help you out, running electricity to a shed can be a… Read More
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Tips to Protecting Yourself from Electrical Hazards During a Storm
Any resident living on the East Coast can testify to the damage provoked by electrical hazards a severe storm can leave behind. You must already have a safety checklist and evacuation plan in place, but have you thought about the… Read More
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Why Does the Smoke Detector Chirp in My Bethesda Home?
Typically, if your smoke detector is making chirping sounds, the batteries are not functioning well. The chirping warns you about changing out the batteries, and although this may be the primary reason, there are other causes for a constant chirp…. Read More
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Why Does My Light Switch Keep Shocking Me?
Have you ever walked into one of your rooms, reached for the light switch, and got shocked by an unexpected static discharge? You might wonder if there is more to know about this “shocking” circumstance than just a spark at… Read More
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Safely Resetting a Tripped Circuit Breaker
Do you know how to safely reset a circuit breaker when the power goes off in your home? Each circuit is secured by a circuit breaker kept inside the home’s main service panel or a breaker box. The significance of… Read More
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Having Problems with Your Electrical Outlets?
Having an outdated, damaged, or otherwise poorly installed electrical system in your home is not to take lightly and can lead to a dangerous situation. An example is loose electrical outlets. This is why it’s crucial to have a professional… Read More
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Buying Considerations for Recessed Lighting
Before you purchase recessed lighting for your home, make a list of several factors to consider. Recessed light fixtures are flexible and can provide general lighting, task lighting, or accent lighting. When installed correctly, recessed lighting can transform the look,… Read More
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Tips For Choosing Your Swimming Pool Lighting
Are you currently in the middle of building your swimming pool and can’t decide how much lighting you need? TriStar supports you from the design to the lighting installation and will help provide the swimming pool of your dreams. Keep… Read More
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How to Install Mood Lighting Throughout Your Home
Mood lighting is when you use lighting to create an atmosphere within a room. It often takes the form of soft lighting and complements task lighting. You can utilize mood lighting to break up and soften the decor while providing… Read More
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Eco-Friendly Generators for Your Home
Over the past few decades, we’ve all become much more conscious of our environmental impact, especially when it comes to the energy usage in our homes. We’ve also learned so much more about fuel and fuel efficiency. When buying a… Read More