Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are a required safety feature in homes today. From the kitchens to the bathrooms and outdoor areas, GFCIs create a much safer living environment by preventing electrical shock. These outlets are literal life-safers in wet conditions.

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) detect a different sort of electrical problem known as ‘arcing.’ While arcs are unlikely to cause electrical shocks, they are a leading cause of electrical fires.

For homeowners that live in homes that pre-date 1974, it’s very likely that your home has plenty of outlets that are ungrounded. Updating these “vintage” two-prong outlets during any remodeling project is an important step for preventing electrical shocks and even electrical fires. Ungrounded outlets are dangerous and should be replaced.

Computers, tablets, smartphones, smart watches, earbuds, and all manner of USB-powered devices are everywhere these days. Our need for more places to recharge seems to grow daily. By installing charging stations, you can free up the existing electrical outlets while also creating great places around the home to easily charge up your devices.

One good option is to install outlets which include built-in USB-chargers. This way the outlet is free for regular use and you can plug in your devices wherever is convenient!

Homeowners often don’t think of electrical wiring as something that needs to be updated, but the simple reality is that every component of your home has a lifespan. Over time, insulation wears out and there’s a much greater chance for electrical shock, power surges, and electrical fires. Not to mention, previous versions of electrical wiring in residential construction are often times out dated and do not satisfy current electrical code requirements.

When you install new electrical upgrades, it’s also a good time to get your rewiring completed as well. Not only will you save yourself the headache of dealing with repeated power issues, but you’re also making your home much safer as well.

With the steady increase of LED bulbs and lighting fixtures on the market, people are become more interested in installing dimmable switches and sliders. These switches allow for much more control over the ambiance of your home and can be transformative in loving your space. When it comes to replacement switches there is no shortage of availability. Slide and toggle dimmers, button based switches, decorative and custom color switches, and a wide variety of smart and wifi capable switches just to name a few

Smart home integration continues to become more common as the devices and technology become more user friendly and affordable. These products include a huge array of options such as:

• Smart Home Alarm Systems

• Smart Motion Detection Security Lighting

• Smart Door Locks

• Surveillance Cameras

• Smart Doorbell Cameras

• Smart Lighting

• Smart Thermostats

• Smart Outlets

• Etc..

While installing these systems piecemeal is an option, consider planning ahead to ensure that your smart devices work together – ideally within the same app!

A niche section of smart home integration but one of the most important devices in your home.

As far as home safety is concerned, smoke alarms are very much at the top of the list. So, what if you could make your home even safer with even better smoke alarm technology. That’s the benefit of smart smoke alarms, they provide faster, more nuanced detection of dangerous situations. Instead of simply beeping loudly, modern smart fire alarms are also able to tell you what sort of problem has been detected. This lets you know if you’re dealing with a low battery, rising levels of carbon monoxide, or a possible fire.