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Mix and Match

Oct 16, 2022 - Billings Gazette

Matchy-matchy. Right off the bat it has a negative connotation. One collection of light fixtures is boring…

Start to cool down

Aug 7, 2022 - Billings Gazette

Triple-digit heat is uncomfortable, if not dangerous. As outdoor temps start to sizzle, ways to stay cool come to the forefront…

Light Your Walls

June 5, 2022 - Billings Gazette

The trend in modern homes is overhead lighting. It gives the space a clean feel. But it’s also unflattering…

Electrifying Your Home

Apr 10, 2022 - Billings Gazette

Change. It’s what we can count on. The world is changing so it’s only logical that our homes will need to change as well…

Lighting your way to wellness

Jan 23, 2022 - Billings Gazette

January means New Year’s resolutions and sales on exercise equipment, it signals the promotion of…

Lights please: Impress holiday guests with lighting features

Nov 7, 2021 - Billings Gazette

The holidays are upon us once again, and the first thing…

Keeping your cool: Ways to beat the heat indoors this summer

Aug 8, 2021 - Billings Gazette

Trying to sleep through a sizzling summer night isn’t easy …

Lighting trends and smart innovations

July 11, 2021 - Billings Gazette

Lighting is trending bold and smart. More people are looking …

Light up summertime fun with outdoor fixtures

May 23, 2021 - Billings Gazette

Warmer weather means swimming pools and Slip ‘N Slides, backyard barbecues and yard parties…

Generators offer protection from power failure

March 28, 2021 - Billings Gazette

Extreme weather seems more common these days – sustained blasts of arctic air, days of high winds…

Brighten Your Personal Space

Jan 31, 2021 - Billings Gazette

We all need an escape. So much of the home is about compromise and multi-purposing that it’s…

Light Your Holiday Cheer

Nov 22, 2020 - Billings Gazette

The holidays this year may mean smaller get-togethers or remote gatherings, but whether it’s…

Lighting - Making a Swap

Oct 4, 2020 - Billings Gazette

Lighting is personal. You favor dangly chandeliers and teardrop pendants while the previous…

Staying Cool in the Great Outdoors

July 26, 2020 - Billings Gazette

Forced indoors to escape the heat? Sitting inside in the AC does not compare to a seat under the…

Home Sweeter Home

May 24, 2020 - Billings Gazette

One thing the last couple of months has taught us is that in the blink of an eye our world…

Basement Lighting Musts

March 25, 2020 - Billings Gazette

Low ceilings and a lack of windows epitomize a basement – a place that’s naturally dark and gloomy…

Recessed Lighting

Jan 19, 2020 - Billings Gazette

Recessed lighting exists outside the realm of trendiness. It’s not a statement piece but rather hides in the…

Brighten Your Holiday

Dec 1, 2019 - Billings Gazette

The holiday season brings the warm glow of lights into growingly dark days. Putting up these lights…

Highlight Your Best Features

Oct 13, 2019 - Billings Gazette

When we highlight something, we showcase it, pull it from the background and place it in focus.

Calling for a Breeze

July 28th, 2019 - Billings Gazette

Even if mother nature doesn’t cooperate, you can start your own breeze with the simple flip of a switch.

Tricks for Brightening a Dark Room

May 22nd, 2019 - Billings Gazette

With the arrival of spring comes a readiness for light, bright airy days – escape the long dark days of winter.

Spring into Color

April 3rd, 2019 - Billings Gazette

Warm glow, soft white, bright white, daylight, daylight deluxe – the variety of colors of light bulbs on the market…

Light up the island

February 17th, 2019 - Billings Gazette

The kitchen draws people – it’s a warm, welcoming space where people can mingle, easily set down a glass of wine…

Pairing Light and New Décor

January 13, 2019 - Billings Gazette

A new year often brings new pieces into your home’s décor – a new sofa replaces a worn, tired one, or a new flat screen replaces…

5 lighting considerations when hosting a holiday meal

November 12, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Lighting can create ambiance – a welcoming atmosphere – which is of special…

Ballasts and blackouts

October 1, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Two occurrences often prompt a call to an electrician – failing ballasts and blackouts. This is…

Beating the heat

August 6, 2018 - Billings Gazette

As summer heats up, we seek out more and more ways to cool down. However, there are a few things we…

Elk Ridge Electric shines the light on forgotten spaces

June 25, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Whether building new, remodeling old, or simply updating trends of a decade ago, there are certain areas….

Update Your Kitchen Lighting

April 30, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Kitchen lights are the most used lights in the home. The kitchen is a place where sharp knives get…

Where there’s smoke…

Feb 14, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Winter months are dark and cold, forcing us to use more lights and heaters. Because of that…

Lighting and powering a home gym

Jan 1, 2018 - Billings Gazette

Lighting should not be overlooked in a home gym. Lighting helps create energy, enhance mood, support…

Holiday Lighting: Opting for a projector

Nov 13, 2017 - Billings Gazette

Projectors are becoming more popular for holiday lighting, as it doesn’t take much for climbing a cold…

Lighting Small Spaces

Oct 7, 2017 - Billings Gazette

Almost every house has some small spaces. And without the right light, these small spaces can feel like…

Outdoor Lighting - Finding your purpose

August 12, 2017 - Billings Gazette

When lighting up the outdoors, first consider your purpose. Outdoor dining areas have different lighting…

Light Fixtures - The Art of Spacing

June 3, 2017 - Billings Gazette

Gone are the days when a simple flush-mounted light is placed in the middle of the room and it’s called…

Surge Protection

April 15, 2017 - Billings Gazette

Surge protection is important, especially if you have a home office or expensive electrical equipment…

Tax Time: Ponder your pennies

February 4, 2017 - Billings Gazette

Tax return season is upon us, often spelling the purchase of some bigger ticket items. But before…

Holiday Un-decorating - Taking down the lights

October 22, 2016 - Billings Gazette

It’s one thing no one looks forward to – the take down. It’s fun and exciting to decorate…

Swapping Fixtures

October 22, 2016 - Billings Gazette

Does your current light fixture stand out like a sore thumb? Changing a fixture can be just as powerful as…

Light Up Your Countertops

July 30, 2016 - Billings Gazette

Under-cabinet lighting is a must-have in any kitchen remodel or new construction project. These lights…

Practical Solar Applications

June 11, 2016 - Billings Gazette

Let’s face it, the upfront costs of going solar can be enormous. And even with all that money spent, the…

Electrical Dedication

April 23, 2016 - Billings Gazette

You turn on your hairdryer while the TV’s on and everything shuts down. The breaker has tripped. Homes that are…

Interviewing your Contractor: Communication is key

March 13, 2016 - Billings Gazette

Your dream project can quickly become a disaster if you’re not on the same page…

Finding the Perfect Bulb for your Fixture

January 23, 2016 - Billings Gazette

Choosing the right light bulb for your fixture is just as important as choosing the fixture itself…

All Wrapped Up

December 5, 2015 - Billings Gazette

Along with all those holiday decorations come a slew of extension cords. These cords allow us to decorate…

Lighting Multi-Generational Homes

October 18, 2015 - Billings Gazette

It is becoming more and more common for several generations of one family to live together under the same roof…

3 signs your home may need a new electrical panel

August 16, 2015 - Billings Gazette

Today that little gray or painted metal box hiding in your utility room, basement, closet…

Lighting Up Decks and Patios

July 15, 2015 - Billings Gazette

As the rise in temperature moves entertaining and cooking into the outdoors, proper deck and patio…

Where there could be smoke, there should be an alarm

May 10, 2015 - Billings Gazette

Smoke alarms save lives. In order to save us, however, they need to be functioning…

Hooking up the Hot Tub

March 22, 2015 - Billings Gazette

Electrical considerations are key to the safe and efficient operation of most hot tubs. There are several…

Love them or hate them, we need them – Bathroom Fans

February 22, 2015 - Billings Gazette

The bathroom exhaust fan, lovingly dubbed the “fart fan” by many, is a…

Heating Small Spaces

January 12, 2015 - Billings Gazette

Space heaters can be effective and efficient devices to heat specific areas of your home, saving money by…

Efficient Winterizing

October 25, 2014 - Billings Gazette

As we ready to brace ourselves for what sounds to be another bitter winter, it is important to make sure keeping…

Exterior lighting to make your home really shine

Sept 28, 2014 - Billings Gazette

Exterior lighting is a well-choreographed mix of safety, security and art. Although…

The Good and the Bad of Attic Fans

June 29, 2014 - Billings Gazette

The recent hail storm and replacement of everything that is roof-related has many of us having to deal…

Plug it in, plug it in

June 1, 2014 - Billings Gazette

The typical plug-in is ever-evolving. Outlets nowadays exist in a wide variety of colors and can meet a greater…

Saving Green by Going Green

February 27, 2014 - Billings Gazette

As a society we have become more and more conscious of saving resources. Our appliances have become…

Cut the cold with these ice-blasting tips

January 05, 2014 - Billings Gazette

Icicles and ice dams often cling to the rooflines after a snowy cold snap. These icicles and ice dams pose a danger…

Decorating with Light

November 24, 2013 - Billings Gazette

It’s that time of year again—out come the holiday decorations and, of course, the lights. Holiday lighting can…

Tips for choosing the right fixture

September 29, 2013 - Billings Gazette

Light fixtures serve two real purposes in your home: they are functional and often an expression of your…

Increase the Wind Chill- Flip on a Fan

August 4, 2013 - Billings Gazette

As the summer heats up, we begin to look for things that will cool us down — out come the fans. Ceiling fans…

Light It Up: Infusing Warmth Into Dark Rooms

June 16, 2013 - Billings Gazette

Most every house has at least one: a dark room. Dark rooms can be frustrating at best, hazardous at worst…

Lighting as a Component of Home Security

March 31, 2013 - Billings Gazette

Good lighting is said to be one of the biggest deterrents to crime, as criminals do not want to be seen or identified…

Let There Be Light Bulbs

February 10, 2013 - Billings Gazette

Ah, the light bulb; this little beacon of light caused a great deal of fuss even when Edison first introduced it in 1879…

Bright Ideas

December 23, 2012 - Billings Gazette

Throughout my career as an electrician I have worked to better meet the lighting needs of my older customers…

Electrician Puts Focus on Hard Work-- And Seniors

September 23, 2012 - Billings Gazette

Sometimes, when the 6-foot-3-inch Jeff Stock climbed out of his tiny 1993 Toyota Corolla at a construction site, he got…