Lighting Services
Extension Cords for Christmas Lights: Ratings and Length
The right cord for outdoor lights is outdoor rated, heavy enough for its length and load, and plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet. Here is how to…
Holiday Lighting Electrical Safety: Circuits and Cords
Most holiday lighting problems come down to four things: how much load sits on one circuit, whether the outdoor outlet is GFCI protected, what cords carry…
Under-Cabinet Lighting With No Visible Wires: A Plan
A clean under-cabinet look comes from planning, not from hiding cords. Here is how power entry points, fixture choice, driver location and project timing work together…
Hardwired vs Plug-In Under-Cabinet Lights: Which Fits?
Plug-in under-cabinet lights are quick and simple, while hardwired lights look built in and run from a wall switch. Here is how to decide which one…
Can a Ceiling Fan and Light Have Separate Wall Switches?
Separate wall control for a ceiling fan and its light is a common request, and usually possible. Whether it is a simple device change or a…
Ceiling Fan Light Works but the Fan Won’t Spin: Causes
A working light with a stalled fan narrows the problem down more than you might expect. Here is how metro Atlanta homeowners can tell a control…
Why Only Some of Your Landscape Lights Stopped Working
A few dark landscape lights usually point to a problem on one part of the system, not the whole thing. Here is how to read the…
7 Security Lighting Ideas for Side Yards and Back Doors
Side yards and back doors are often the darkest parts of a home. These seven lighting layouts and control options help metro Atlanta homeowners light the…
Floodlight vs Spotlight: Driveway and Backyard Security
Floodlights and spotlights solve different security problems. Here is how metro Atlanta homeowners can match beam width, mounting height and aiming to a driveway, a backyard,…
Why Your Motion Sensor Light Stays On All Night
When a motion sensor light burns until sunrise, the cause is usually a setting, something in the detection zone, or a sensor that has worn out.…