Many of us know that ceiling fans help keep air moving, especially on warm and stuffy days. We’ve also seen how good some ceiling fans can look in a room. There’s actually much more to these versatile mechanisms. Let’s begin with some brief history. The first ceiling fan powered by electrified parts was invented in… Read More
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What Is a GFCI and Do I Need GFCI Outlets in My Home?
A current that strays from an appliance or a wire or that contacts water can deliver a jolt that causes serious injury or even death. Each year in the U.S., more than 4,000 people are wounded by an electrical shock, and another 400 are killed. Electrical fires further result in an estimated $1.6 billion in… Read More
How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in Illinois?
Radon gas enters a home when warm air rises and leaves the upper floors and attic. This creates a vacuum in the lower levels that pulls air and trapped radon through pores and cracks in the foundation. Most people in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield have an idea of why it’s important to keep… Read More
Are Your Lights Dimming or Flickering?
Many of us who live or work in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora or Plainfield have been in a room where a light begins to flicker or dim. This deviation can be a normal, occasional occurrence. If on the other hand the dimming or flickering is new and pronounced, more regular or increasingly severe, we will… Read More
Buying a Home with Radon: What You Should Know
Radon gas may not always be something we think about as homeowners in Oswego, Naperville, Aurora, Yorkville and Plainfield. This can become even more true when we’re looking into buying a new home. With all of the excitement and activity going into the purchase, radon testing is probably not near the top of our to-do… Read More
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Light Fixture? Things for You to Consider
Light fixtures are permanent parts of our daily lives. Whether we’re switching on a lamp or raising the dimmer on overhead lighting, we depend on the glow that’s given. If you plan to add lighting other than lamps at your home or office, it’s usually best to consult a professional. A trained and licensed electrician… Read More
Are Radon Levels Higher in Winter? You’ll Want to Know
Many people are familiar with the importance of testing for radon, a gas that forms from the radioactive decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil. It is released by seeping through the soil into the atmosphere. We can’t see, smell or taste radon, and if we don’t test for it, we can breathe it for… Read More
Why Is It Important to Hire a Licensed Electrician?
Staying Smart in Oswego, Yorkville, Naperville, Aurora and Plainfield (IL) In a perfect world, we would be able to do most things for ourselves. For the majority who can’t, the jacks-of-all-trades we know can sometimes save us time and money. YouTube and the Internet further make it possible for even total novices to solve certain… Read More
What Kind of Radon Reduction System is Best?
What is the best Radon Reduction System for my house? Your house type will affect the kind of radon reduction system that will work best. Houses are generally categorized according to their foundation design. For example: basement, slab-on-grade (concrete poured at ground level), or crawlspace (a shallow unfinished space under the first floor). Some houses… Read More
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"I met Josiah last week when he came out to 310 S Rosedale in Aurora to consult with my clients about the house they are buying. I was very impressed by both his knowledge and wiliness to answer questions. Far too many in the trades are not quite so customer centric. In any...
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