According to Margaret Vaughn, government affairs director for the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, 70% of residential fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke detectors. With October being Fire Safety and Prevention Month, now is a great time to take a look at your homes fire safety and prevention.

‘Tis the season for finding out you don’t have an exterior outlet where you need it most! Fall yardwork and cleanup is already a daunting task, but it can be made so much worse when you have to finagle those pesky long extension cords only to find out you still can’t quite reach all ends of your yard! Or perhaps you’ve been aiming to become the Clark Griswold of the neighborhood, but year after year you find yourself running out of outlets thereby coming up short on that holiday display?

Our homes are our “safe place,” but unfortunately, we live in a world that forces us to take extra safety precautions when it comes to our home and loved ones. If you’ve had a burglary, or perhaps, heard about one in the news recently, you may feel that your security has been compromised. Locking your doors and windows is one thing, however, really evaluating access points into your home takes a little more attention to detail. Here are a few safety tips and tricks that can help protect your belongings, as well as, give you better peace of mind.

Light-emitting diodes, better known as LEDs, produce light more efficiently than incandescent or halogen light bulbs. They do not burn out, but instead experience “lumen depreciation” - meaning the brightness of the LED will dim very slowly over a long period of time. It’s no wonder many electrical contractors today suggest upgrading to LED lighting. They are both cost- and energy-efficient!

Whether a large boardroom or a small conference room, the functionality of this type of room can make a big impact on your operations! After all, this is where individuals create and discuss the potential of a company’s growth. This is where all the big ideas get started! Don’t let a boring, uncomfortable meeting place (or lack thereof) interfere with creative brainstorming. There are several factors that go into creating a modern and comfortable conference room setting.