The vision of the future, which was spelled out in sitcoms such as The Jetsons and movies such as Back to the Future II, isn’t as far off as you’d imagine. While we’re on the subject of Back to the Future II, this year (2015) is the year that Marty McFly travels to, or for...
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Light Up Your Holiday; Not Your Power Bill
Christmas is nearly here! So let’s make the most of it by decorating our homes (if you haven’t already). Let’s break out the decorations, set up the tree, light up the house, wrap up the gifts, listen to Christmas carols and make freshly baked gingerbread cookies – all in the spirit of the holiday. All...
Light Bulbs: Learn the Differences Between Them
Did you know that the average light bulbs eat up 20 watts of electricity? Did you also know that with the recent changes in lighting technology, you, and only you have the ability to reduce the amount of electricity your home’s light bulbs use? Learning the differences between today’s light bulbs can help you in...
Holiday Electrical Safety Tips
It’s getting to be that time of year again! Yeah sure, it may only be October 30th to some people, but to other’s it is the start of one of the most festive times of year. It is during the brief period between Halloween, which is tomorrow, and the New Year, which is 63 days...
Whole House Generators: Powering on Demand
Some dangers rear their ugly head without any warning, as we have already evidenced with the United States’ recent natural disasters, but knowing this – knowing that danger is around every dark corner of the world – doesn’t mean we shouldn’t or can’t protect ourselves for its arrival. In fact, when we prepare ourselves for...
Home Automation Systems Save You Money
Automating Your Home As home energy prices continue to climb…and climb…and, well you get the picture, in a time when many homeowners are still feeling the effects of a bad economy, home automation systems are being used to alleviate the headaches associated with a homeowner’s rising energy costs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration,...
Gain Confidence And Learn How To Replace Your Own Outlets
Are you interested in upgrading one or more outlets in your home but have no idea how to? Do you need to replace a damaged outlet? If yes, to either of these questions, then this is the blog post for you! The idea of changing an outlet usually gets mixed feeling from many people. Some...
This Math Problem Will Change Your Home, Forever; All You Need Is Time, Patience, & a Little Curiosity
It is safe to say that most people own at least one computer. Owning a computer may also mean owning accessories for your personal computer. For example, speakers, an additional monitor, printer, modem, router, keyboard, and mouse. For those who use their computers for picture sharing or school work may also have an external flash...
4 Electrical Issues That You Can Troubleshoot in Your Home
Most electrical problems need to be handled by a licensed electrician, like the ones at A&H Electric. If you are not a qualified professional, a mistake could be made that could cause an electrical fire and the results could be disastrous! Every year many house fires are caused by improper electrical wiring, so if you...
Capacity Market: What Is It?
In just about a week, Texas’ 10 year electricity forecast will be released and the Texas Public Utility Commission will finally be making a decision on whether or not to switch Texas to a capacity market, after months of debating. It all started in 2011 when freezing temperatures caused Texas’ electric infrastructure to experience...