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The future of universal remote controls

The Modern Universal Remote
Logitech Harmony 525 - Control Keys

One for everything. (Photo Credits) 

The modern home has as much remote control as the gadgets in it. And when one only has one screen to look at but would need separate controllers for the games, the sounds, the channels, the cable and the like, confusion, even annoyance will set in.
Enter the […]

By |January 16th, 2016|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on The future of universal remote controls

Safety and Security through a CCTV

All about CCTV Cameras
CCTV camera

Are CCTVs really helpful in ensuring security and safety? (Photo Credits)

Closed-Circuit Television or CCTV is no longer for commercial establishments, as a growing number of homes already have CCTVs installed in residences to help secure homeowners and their property. Builders and Contractors

Veridin.com shares that Internet-Protocol Based CCTVs do a lot in terms […]

By |January 10th, 2016|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Safety and Security through a CCTV

Harnessing Wind Power for Off-Grid Living

The Power of the Wind
TechnoSpin's PowerSpin TSW 2000 wind turbine 2

How to use the wind to power your off-the-grid home. (Photo Credits)

The wind is one of the best sources for alternative energy that is open to everyone. If you are looking into harnessing wind power to provide energy for your off-the-grid home then a windmill is a great power generator. Builders […]

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DIY Lava Lamps

Make your Own Lava Lamp
Lava Lamp

How to make your own Lava Lamp. (Photo Credits)

Lava Lamps are pleasing to the eyes and fun to look at. And the best thing about it is that you can make one at home! Builders and Contractors  

Lil Luna shared a way to make Do-it-yourself Lava Lamps. The ingredients are actually […]

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DIY Wind Power

Do-it-Yourself Wind Power Generator
TechnoSpin's ComSpin S1 Wind Turbine 2

Homemade Power Generators Using Energy from the Wind. (Photo Credits)

Harnessing wind power does not necessarily have to come from Turbine, and it does not have to be in large amounts. In fact you can use wind power through a DIY apparatus, which can harness just enough energy for everyday electric-powered devices like […]

By |December 26th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on DIY Wind Power

The Beauty of Neon Lights

Fun Neon Lights
Light Heart

Happiness in Neon. (Photo Credits)

Neon lights evoke some kind of happiness and liveliness to the evening sky. Imagine a place without neon signs and automatically you may think of the term “sadness,” and could even describe the term as “ghost town” if there is not much foot traffic. Builders and Contractors

PBS.Org says […]

By |December 22nd, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on The Beauty of Neon Lights

The Charm of Vintage Lighting

Why you should explore vintage lighting
Chandlier, Let Their be Light

Old world charm. (Photo Credits)

If you are trying to make your home a little more homey and unique, then why not explore the idea of using some form of vintage lighting?

Lushome.Com shared 25 vintage light decorating ideas that will surely wow any home visitor. Builders and Contractors      

“Shabby chic […]

By |November 14th, 2015|San Diego, Solar|Comments Off on The Charm of Vintage Lighting

Light Up, Cheer Up

Lights and Mood Setting
EL Wire Dress, Diana Eng's Fairytale Fashion Show at Eyebeam NYC / 20100224.7D.03492.P1.L1.C23 / SML

Lights and its amazing effects. (Photo Credits)

Lights always have a great capacity to turn even a somber situation into something more pleasant.
Mood lighting for instance changes the way a part of the house or a commercial space looks. It could even uplift what’s supposed to be dry and dreary.

That is why Freshome.com […]

By |August 27th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Light Up, Cheer Up

Caring For Your Electric Stove

Clean up your electric stove regularly
Old Mackenzie's tower house

It also needs TLC. (Photo Credits)

Electric Stoves have its edge against the gas powered ones. Some homemakers prefer it in fact as against their gas counterparts for safety reasons. Builders and Contractors

But like gas stoves, electric stoves need care and maintenance too.

Apartment Therapy shared ways to ensure your electric stove […]

By |August 21st, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Caring For Your Electric Stove

Organizing Electrical Cords

Hide Messy, Unsightly Cords
gamer drawer

Plain ugly to look at. Organize it in  flash. (Photo Credits)

Messy cords are not just unsightly, they also pose dangers to adults, moreso for young kids.

There are many ways to organize these otherwise unsightly electrical wires. Today.com shared in its website various ways to keep those wriggly wires from posing danger and […]

By |August 14th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Organizing Electrical Cords

How to dispose a broken light bulb

Enough Caution should be exercised
Broken Lightbulb

How do you clean this up? Photo Credits

When light bulbs break, people tend to get too careful, even confused on what to do and how to ensure that no broken part will remain on the floor. Apparently, it is not just the shattered glass people are worried about, but also the […]

By |July 10th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on How to dispose a broken light bulb

Repurposing Old Electronic Devices

Transforming old electronic devices
upgrade

Craft items using old circuit boards. Photo Credits

Electronic devices need not to be trashed right away once it has already served its purpose.

An artist featured by website Sustain 4 Ability.com repurposed an old circuit board into something decorative. “If you’re the kind of person who holds on their old electronic devices even […]

By |July 7th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Repurposing Old Electronic Devices

How the Photocopying Machine Changed the Way People Work

The Photocopier of Today
The Closest Photocopier

One of the best productivity tools ever. (Photo Credits)

The photocopier has revolutionized the way people work. Website Boing Boing featured the history of this very helpful piece of equipment that is a workhorse in almost every office and business establishment.Builders and Contractors

“In 1959 Xerox released the 914 photocopier. It weighed 648 pounds, […]

By |July 6th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on How the Photocopying Machine Changed the Way People Work

Re-purposing Old Appliances

It can still serve another purpose so hold on to it
Green Spot Farm, Refrigerators 10-26-13a

Do not just junk your old appliances. Photo Credits

Old or rarely used appliances are usually just junked, but for some more creative, and possibly frugal individuals, these could still be re-purposed.

Website Real Simple cited some ways to transform rarely used appliances into more useful household […]

By |July 3rd, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Re-purposing Old Appliances

Reviving Sewing Machines

Still Great for Home Use
Sewing machine

A vintage Singer sewing machine. Photo Credits

Whenever sewing machine comes to mind, most people will conjure up images of a woman just sewing about, making dresses for a living or craft products as her hobby.

But the winner of United Kingdom’s sewing contest, “The Great British Sewing Bee” toppled these gender stereotypes. […]

By |June 27th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Reviving Sewing Machines

Not Just Your Ordinary Electrical Device

Unusual Machines
A button for charitable donations

A Charitable Donation Machine. (Photo Credits)

As the world becomes more modern and so are machines.

There are a lot of modern, unusual machines that not everybody may have heard of. Just like this dream come true for beer lovers.American Solar Energy Society

Website Elitedaily.com featured this Keurig-like Machine that dispenses ice-cold beer, instead of the usual […]

By |June 23rd, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Not Just Your Ordinary Electrical Device

There is More to Your Hair Blow Dryer

It is not just your ordinary beauty tool.
So call me crazy

Drying up hair is not just its only function. Photo Credits.

It is in the dressers of most women. The Hair Dryer is a common beauty tool each home may have, and the good news is, it can do more than dry your hair. GforceElectric 24/7 help hotline

Website Diply.com […]

By |June 5th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on There is More to Your Hair Blow Dryer

Not Just Your Ordinary Brewer

Trends in Coffee Machines
The resulting espresso

Technologically-Advanced Brewing Machines will amaze the coffee lover in you. (Photo Credits: David Joyce, cc: Some Rights Reserved)
It is no longer your ordinary brewing machine. Coffeemakers have evolved much nowadays that every new development might leave you saying “wow.” GforceElectrician san diego Reviews

Mail Online for instance featured this miniature coffee machine that […]

By |May 27th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Not Just Your Ordinary Brewer

The Latest on Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum Cleaners get more and more sophisticated
Jeff Koons Vacuum Cleaners

The Demand for High-Tech Vacuum Cleaners is on the rise. (Photo Credits: Adam Kuban, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

Vacuum Cleaners are getting more and more technologically-advanced nowadays that robot-vacuum cleaners are now present in more and more households. The Best Electrician in San Diego California

In fact in Korea, the robotic […]

By |May 27th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on The Latest on Vacuum Cleaners

Why Motorists are Switching to Electric Cars

Increase in the demand for electric cars, seen
Electric Cars at NAIAS 2013

(Photo Credits: Motorblog, cc:Some Rights Reserved)

Electric Cars are not just the trend nowadays, it just seems to be the most logical choice for every motorists who aim at reaping tons of advantages from driving a battery-powered vehicle. San Diego’s #1 Rated Electrician

Forbes.com for instance shared in one of […]

By |May 26th, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on Why Motorists are Switching to Electric Cars

Keep your Home Free From Dust and Allergens

How to Clean Your Ceiling Fan
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Clean your Ceiling Fans Regularly. (Photo Credits: Roger_Mommaerts, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

The Ceiling fan is one home fixture that gathers so much dust in the smallest amount of time. One day it is spanking clean, the next couple of days, it is filled once again with dust bunnies. Some ceiling […]

By |May 19th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Keep your Home Free From Dust and Allergens

Do Not Dispose Them Just Yet

New Technology and the Upcycling of Old Appliances
Kitchen (right view)

Old appliances can have a new use once upcycled. (Photo Credits: Akroness, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

Home appliances usually mirror the technological advancement and inclination of a household and its owners. For instance, CRT or old school TVs most likely cannot be found in the homes of people in […]

By |May 16th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Do Not Dispose Them Just Yet

Electric Cars Are Getting More Mainstream

More Charging Options for Electric Cars
Ford C-Max Energi  and Honda Fit EV at a public charging station in front of San Francisco City Hall

More and More Charging Stations Become Available for Electric Car Owners (Photo Credits: Mariordo59, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

 

While they are packaged to be energy efficient, one thing is keeping prospective buyers from actually purchasing an electric car – Charging Stations. Car Charging Stations are not as many as gasoline stations […]

By |May 14th, 2015|Electrical, San Diego|Comments Off on Electric Cars Are Getting More Mainstream

How to Clean your Dishwasher without Using Chemicals

Make a DIY Natural Dish Soap to Boot

Your dishwasher needs cleaning too. (Photo Credits: David Locke, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

The dishwasher is one electronic appliance in the house that more often than not, gets to be used more than once a day, every single day. As such, it needs care and maintenance from homeowners so […]

By |May 12th, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on How to Clean your Dishwasher without Using Chemicals

Why You Should Choose Energy Efficient Appliances

Energy Efficient Appliances are the Way to Go

There are Energy Efficiency Guides in Appliance Displays. (Photo Credits: Andy Melton, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

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Just how important is it to buy Energy Efficient Appliances? Is it really worth it?

Artofmoney.com explains that although energy-efficient appliances are generally more expensive than ordinary appliances, these greener “machines” […]

By |April 6th, 2015|News, San Diego|Comments Off on Why You Should Choose Energy Efficient Appliances

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Massive Power Black Out Scenarios

The threat is real: Massive and Extended Power Black-outs Can Happen

Massive power outages can happen. (Photo Credits: “Blackout” by Alec Perkins, cc: Some Rights Reserved)

Although temporary, losing power or electricity in the house is one of the biggest hassles for homeowners. Massive blackouts though are a different matter, as it is widespread and it happens […]

By |April 5th, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on Massive Power Black Out Scenarios

Organize Power Cords using Household Items

Four Easy Ways to Organize Power Cords using Household Items
Organizing Power Cords is Easy and Does Not Cost Much

(Photo Credits: XWRN, cc: some rights reserved)
Power cords can be unsightly in a household or office especially if they are loose, or worse tangled. It should not be that way though because even ordinary household items can […]

By |April 3rd, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on Organize Power Cords using Household Items

How Vampire Electronics increase the cost of your Electricity Bills

What consumers need to know to reduce their monthly electric bills
Vampire Electronics incur electricity costs even if they are turned off. You have to unplug them. Photo Credits: “Nice Power Strip,” taken by mroach, cc: some rights reserved.
Month after month, homeowners get their monthly bills, analyze it and think how come their bills have increased […]

By |March 30th, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on How Vampire Electronics increase the cost of your Electricity Bills

Electrical Safety should never be overlooked

Overloaded Outlets pose electrical dangers for households and its owners. Photo Credit: “holiday Fire Safety – Overloaded Outlets” by State Farms cc, some rights reserved.
Safety should always remain a priority in the household and electrical repair safety.
One of the major safety areas that should be looked into is electricity. Often neglected some homeowners allow too […]

By |March 16th, 2015|Electrical, News, San Diego|Comments Off on Electrical Safety should never be overlooked
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