Quite a few homeowners experience a tripped circuit breaker. When it trips, the power is cut off to a certain area or the whole house. Though the solution is sometimes to replace the circuit breaker, you can reset a tripped circuit fairly easy enough, although if it keeps tripping, this indicates a more serious problem…
When you are looking for a house to move into there are a few things that most people are looking for. They want to make sure there are enough rooms for everyone to stay in. They also want to make sure that the layout feels good and that kitchen is functional. After those main things…
Do you have a dead outlet? Perhaps the entire circuit is dead, or is it the breaker? When you have an outlet that doesn’t work there could be a number of reasons why it won’t work. When you begin troubleshooting what the problem is you will first want to evaluate if the outlet is dead…
Many people purchase power strips thinking they will protect their appliances and electronics in the event of a power surge. Truth is, most power strips can’t withstand the voltage that surges throughout the home during a power surge or lightning strike. They are little more than glorified extension cords. A single lightning bolt carries more…
In today’s society there are so many different ideas out there that you can implement in your house. You do not have to look very far to find all sorts of options that you have not thought of before for any room in your house. If you have been looking at different ideas for your…
Installing lights in a home isn’t just to light up the home at night, it can also be used to accent certain features in a home. Accent lighting often takes some thought and a well-placed design to have the lights installed correctly. Simon Electric would like to share some thought on accent lighting and what…
Modern homes are often equipped with plenty of well-designed outlets. In this technological age, many of us rely on power outlets to charge our devices and give them power. With the need to plug in our gadgets and appliances, even in the most modern homes you can find yourself short. A solution for many homeowners…
We live in a world where you can control almost anything with your smartphone. The ability to control many of the electrical devices found in your home with the help of your smartphone simplifies your life. There are several devices that can be installed in your home to make life easier and more convenient as…
When you make any changes to your house you should use a contractor as well as pull any permits that are needed. The reason that this is important is that the contractor will be able to ensure that the work is up to code. Some people think this is silly and don’t need to have…
It is up to the owner to ensure that all of the many different aspects to running a successful business are met. Impressive displays, friendly customer service, top-notch marketing, and a welcoming presentation are among the essentials for the owners and/or management to prioritize. However, when it comes to the exterior of commercial properties, too…
