With the arrival of spring and all the new beginnings it offers, we think it’s the perfect time to inspect your major household appliances and ensure they’re working properly and efficiently. Homeowners often dread the thought of spring cleaning, but because of the potential savings that come with efficient appliances, not to mention the added peace of mind, this may become your new favorite task!

Across Nokesville and the rest of Virginia, parents and their kids anxiously await the arrival of Spring Break. The school year can be particularly stressful for everyone, both parents and kids, so we hope that you and your family are able to take full advantage of your downtime to relax. If you’re planning a getaway for your family, don’t forget to safeguard your home against potential threats. Getting adequate rest during this time is crucial for finishing out the school year strong. The last thing we want is for you to have to cut your vacation short because something went wrong at home. To get the most of your Spring Break holiday, follow these tips on keeping your home safe!

Whether you’re going to be gone for a few nights or the entire week, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to check on your home once or twice a day. Perhaps your neighbor can even keep a car parked there for the time being. You will also want to have your newspaper and mail picked up, as nothing says “I’m not home” like a driveway full of newspapers and a stuffed mailbox.

If you’re leaving pets behind, it’s especially crucial to have someone look after them. It’s always difficult determining just how much food and water your furry friend is going to need. For the safety of your pet – and for your peace of mind – make sure they’re properly taken care of!

Homeowners often make the mistake of leaving certain lights on at all times. While this may seem like an effective deterrent, it actually does quite the opposite. Wouldn’t you find it strange, too, if the same hallway and front room lights in a home were left on for several consecutive days? The goal is to make it appear as if someone is always home, so you want to follow a normal light pattern. You can do this by installing timers so that you can program your lights to turn on and off at designated times.

In addition to gaining control over your lights, by installing smart controls throughout your home, you can check to see if you remembered to lock the front door, close the garage, or turn the heat off. Even if you do have a friend or neighbor watching over your home, you might feel even better knowing that you can check on it too, even while hundreds of miles away.

The electrical installations in our home are something we take for granted, until the time some problem arises; that’s when we realise exactly how dependent we are on electricity on a daily basis. And when something goes wrong, you start looking for an electrical company that will respond promptly and solve the problem quickly.

You will find a multitude of electrical companies listed online. However, identifying one that is credible and provides quick, efficient and cost-effective services can pose a challenge. It’s important that you be prudent while hiring an electrical contractor.

The one way to be sure you are dealing with expert professionals is to do a bit of groundwork. This means you won’t have to struggle to look for a reliable electrician in case an electrical emergency arises. Here are a few tips that will help you choose a trusted and professional electrician:

This is a very important aspect you should be taking into account. The company you hire should be local to your area. You can never predict when an electrical emergency would arise, and you need to be sure that the electrician will be able to reach your location as quickly as possible.

There are a number one-man electrical businesses in Sydney and many of these electricians are experienced and highly-skilled too. However, if they are already handling some job when you call, they won’t be able to attend to your requirement quickly. The one way to avoid this kind of a situation is to hire the services of a larger company. These companies deploy their vehicles to different locations within their service area.

When you call them, they promptly contact one of their electricians that are in the vicinity of your location and send them over to attend to your request. Even as you look for a contractor, keep in view that a very large company may not be able to provide you personalised services and customised solutions. It’s important to choose a company that would be able to cater to your specific needs.

There are a number of different electrical services you may need, ranging from something as simple as getting a fan installed to more complex jobs like complete rewiring upgrades on your property. Only experienced and well-trained professionals would be able to handle all these jobs with expertise. The company you contact should have experienced electricians on their team and should invest in upgrade training for them; that’s the one way the electricians would be able to keep their skills sharp.

Look for a company that’s professional and efficient. Electrical problems have a way of throwing things out of gear. The electrician that comes to fix it should be able to quickly identify what the problem is and fix it expertly and quickly. They should work in an unobtrusive manner and focus on reducing the downtime caused by the electrical issue.

Only a credible and well-established company will make efforts to maintain complete transparency in their dealings with their clients. They should provide a detailed quote and look to provide you value for money. Only a company that’s confident of their workmanship and quality of services will provide guarantees for their work.

We are a reputed and experienced company that is focused on providing high-quality solutions at competitive pricing. For any information about our services, feel free to call Allround Electrical at 1300 169 263. You can also write to us at this email address.

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National Boss Day was first proposed in 1958 by Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company, who registered the holiday with the United States Chamber of Commerce. Haroski chose October 16th, her father’s birthday, as a day to express appreciation for bosses and promote good relationships between employees and supervisors.

Today, National Boss Day is celebrated in the United States and in other countries, including Australia, India, and South Africa.

In honor of National Boss Day, Capitol Lighting is offering promotional pricing home and office lighting.  And, Capitol Lighting’s consultants will provide expert advice to help you design the most efficient and effective work environment with beautiful Hubbardton Forge lighting pieces.

Think about it:  You spend a majority of your waking hours at the office; doesn’t it make sense to invest in a great lighting design to increase job satisfaction and productivity?  More than creating a pleasant atmosphere, top quality office lighting will increase accuracy of performance, minimize fatigue and eye strain, and be both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The key to great office lighting is to provide plentiful illumination, while eliminating glare and shadows.

Capitol Lighting Reveals the Glaring Truth and Offers Tips to Being the Boss of Your Office Lighting Environment

When designing office lighting, you must first understand the glaring truth.

Capitol Lighting’s 5 Keys to Successful Office Lighting Illumination:

Light Up the Boss with Capitol Illumination!

“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be the boss and work twelve hours a day. – Robert Frost

October 16th is National Boss Day, and Capitol Lighting would like to celebrate the best working relationships with promotional pricing on the latest illuminations.  Show your appreciation and shower your boss with the latest lighting innovations and decorative accessories to add style and sophistication to the workplace.

Enjoy excellent promotional values on famous designer lighting and accessories, including new concepts from Hubbardton Forge lighting:

-The “After Hours” collection: Employing energy-efficient fluorescent illumination, these sconces, wall lights, and mini pendants are available in a choice of finishes with opal or stone glass.

-The “Current” collection:  Simplistic, yet stunningly captivating, this 4-light single tier chandelier is available in 6 different finishes and 4 glass options.

-The “Metamorphic” collection:  Adjustable base table lamps available in 5 finishes.  Complete and customize your design with a variety of outstanding shade options.

-The “Reflections” collection:  Wall sconces available in many finish and glass options to provide beautifying accent illumination.

-The “Rook” collection:  Mirrors, floor lamps and table lamps in a variety of finishes including black, natural iron, burnished steel and mahogany.  Lamps are Energy Smart to provide the most energy-efficient illumination.

-The “Taper” collection-Traditional torchiere lamp bases in choice finishes.  Uniquely designed glass shades are available in an array of colors including topaz, blue haze and amber art.

-The “Down Willow” collection:  Rustic desk and floor lamps featuring a naturally clean design in choice finishes.  Elegant shade options include textures and colors in doeskin, white linen, tea crinkle, black parchment and sage.

Often overlooked and underestimated in its power, superior office lighting creates an optimal work environment. Visit a Capitol Lighting showroom to view the latest innovations for home and office.  Surprise your boss with outstanding illumination.  Desk lamps, floor lamps and mirrors are on sale now, and office lighting experts at Capitol will help custom design the perfect gift!