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Childproof Outlet Tips for Tamper Resistant Protection

Children are curious, and during the first few years of their development, they like to experiment. Unfortunately, shoving their fork into an outlet isn’t an experiment anyone wants to witness. In fact, The National Fire Protection Association found that 2,400 children are injured each year “playing” with outlets. Not only could your child suffer from […]

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Make the Switch: The Benefits of an Electric Tankless Water Heater

Are you still using a traditional tank storage water heater? Although this conventional system gets the job done, it might not be the best choice for heating your water. A tankless unit, specifically, an electric tankless water heater could actually reap the most benefits. Let’s explore what sometimes makes a tankless, AKA an on-demand water […]

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Kohler Generator vs Generac Generator

This past hurricane season, Irma gave Southwest Florida a not so gentle reminder of the importance of hurricane preparedness. When making your hurricane preparedness plan this year, you may be considering adding a generator to your list. But which brand should you choose? Today, we will compare two of the most popular options – Kohler […]

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8 Reasons it’s Probably Time to Install a New Electrical Panel

Most of us only think about our electrical panel when we need to reset a circuit breaker. Other than that, you probably forget it even exists.  But like everything, electrical panels have a lifespan— and eventually, need to be replaced. Age isn’t the only reason a panel may need an update; in fact, there are […]

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Monthly & Annual Maintenance Tips for Keeping Home Standby Generator Running Smoothly

You’re the kind of person who understands the importance of preparedness. You’ve seen a hurricane— or five!— and you know that you have your food and water supply, your medications, your evacuation plan, and your first aid kit. Your pets are microchipped. Your tires are full. Your important computer files are backed up. And your […]

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Generac Named as a top Home Standby Generators for 2017

While Southwest Florida is absolutely breathtaking year-round, severe weather can quickly become an issue during hurricane season, causing unwelcome power outages and making generators a necessity for any home.This is why it’s important to choose the right generator—without one, you may be left in the dark. Top 8 Automatic Home Standby Generators for 2017 Generac […]