Solar Energy, one of the hottest topics in 2020, is becoming more common throughout the United States. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar generated $17 billion for the U.S. economy in 2018. So why are so many people installing solar panels in their homes and businesses? We all know that solar power is a 100% clean, renewable energy source. However, this is not the only reason why individuals are making the large investment. Here are several other benefits of installing solar panels in your home or business:

With severe and unpredictable weather here in Central Illinois, homeowners must take extra safety precautions in case of power outages. Here are several “do’s and dont’s” to consider during unexpected storms and power outages….

With today’s technologies, homeowners are more inclined to take on their own home improvement projects. With just a simple Google or YouTube search, people can watch and learn how to install floors, paint cabinets, convert dressers into kitchen islands… The list goes on! It’s amazing the number of projects people feel confident taking on. However, there are some projects homeowners should handle with extreme caution or simply avoid all together. Electricity is nothing to handle lightly. Not to mention, there are numerous safety codes and regulations to consider. 

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?