Mister Sparky Wins 2020 BBB Award For Excellence For the twelfth year in a row, Mister Sparky will be honored as a BBB Awards for Excellence Winner. Businesses must remain in good standing with the BBB and demonstrate commitment to excellence in their applications to achieve this award. Here's a look back at the BBB Heroes Project we completed in 2019, along with other BBB members. It was covered by Fox 26 report, Emily Akin, as her last segment: ...

Why is My Doorbell Not Working? Some homeowners like to hear a bell choir whenever their front doorbell rings. Others want to listen to a familiar, lighthearted tune when someone is at their door. What homeowners don't like is when they push the doorbell only to hear the sound of silence. Why is the doorbell not working? Check out some common issues that can cause a doorbell to remain silent when pressing its button. The Button Won't Depress Completely One...

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Everything You Need To Know About Home Security Lights A dimly-lit exterior can be a bigger security liability than many homeowners realize. In addition to making a property a more attractive target for thieves, vandals and even home intruders, poor illumination also increases the risk of accidents and mishaps. Especially in inclement weather or during colder months when snow and ice are a concern. Exterior flood-lamps and area lights, motion-sensing lights, remote-operated smart lighting systems and other types of exterior...

Should I Get An Electric Fireplace? Many people desire to have a cozy living room with comfortable seats and a beautiful fireplace to enjoy the chilly winter evenings. Although this dream is a lovely idea, real fireplaces are often expensive and require a lot of work and money, even if your home already has one installed. While the cost and maintenance of a real fireplace may have you down, there are alternative options available to you. Electric fireplaces offer many...

An Electrician's Guide To Holiday Lights Safety It’s that time of year! Your holiday decorations are out and your lights are up. Now it’s time to keep your yard brightly lit until the new year…  Each December, we visit a homeowner every day to help with power issues caused by holiday lights. That’s why we created this guide, to help you avoid unnecessary costs and nuisances and stay safe. This guide is broken down into the following sections. Skip ahead...

How Much Energy Do Holiday Lights Use? The Holidays are just around the corner, and all over, people are trying to figure out the best ways in which they can decorate their homes. No matter what part of the country you live in, you are bound to find places that are lit up and adorned with beautiful lights and sights all around. These lights and the little decorations that come with it work to give us an exceptional feeling during...

Best Smart Home Devices You Need For Your Home Smart home devices are available for different spaces, and every option provides excellent advantages and perks. This guide features some of the best options for an average home. Smart Speaker A smart speaker is a product that everyone can use throughout the day and night. Its power comes through advanced technology that provides up-to-date information. In the morning, you could use the speaker to check the weather or get traffic updates....

Outdoor Accent Lighting Perhaps you've passed a house with incredible accent lighting outside before. You were likely stunned by how impressive the light made the house look. When done right, accent lighting can completely transform the exterior of your home. It can highlight key areas that attract the eye and make the home look as though some white-collar architect or CEO owns it. How do you even get started with accent lighting? This article will help you get started. 1....

Why You Should Use A Surge Protector It's no secret; society has become extremely dependent on technology. There seems to be a new gadget coming out every single day. However, with all of these advances comes a great deal of responsibility-- mainly as it concerns protecting these items. And that's because all it takes is one surge of power to do significant damage. The only way to avoid disaster is to use a surge protector. Most people assume that plugging...