Best Electrical Safety Practices for Your Home

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Saturday, November 2, 2024

Electricity powers our homes, making daily life more convenient and efficient. However, improper handling of electrical systems can lead to hazards such as fires, shocks, and serious injuries. Understanding and applying best practices for electrical safety is essential for maintaining a secure home environment. Below, we explore comprehensive guidelines for ensuring electrical safety in your ...

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Categories: Residential Electric  |  Electrical Safety

Tagged: Electrical Safety, General Safety


The Upward Trend of Youth Embracing Skilled Trades: Why Trade School is the New Smart Choice

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024

In recent years, a significant shift has been emerging in education and career paths as more young people reconsider the traditional four-year college route. Many are turning toward skilled trades, a choice that offers strong career opportunities and impressive financial incentives. Among these trades, electrical work stands out as a promising field with ample job security and competitive ...

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Categories: Industrial Electric  |  Residential Electric  |  Construction News  |  Commerical Electric

Tagged: Electrical Contractor, Workforce Development, Skilled Trades


Top Ways to Cut Your Home or Business Electrical Bill: Practical Energy Efficiency Tips

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, October 28, 2024

In today’s world, rising energy costs are a major concern for both homeowners and business operators. Managing expenses while keeping spaces comfortable and productive can be challenging, but by integrating energy efficiency strategies, it’s possible to see substantial savings on your electric bill. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best ways to reduce your energy usage and slash those monthly ...

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Categories: Residential Electric

Tagged: Energy Efficiency, Electrical Efficiency, Heating Efficiency, Residential lighting


Sensible Summer Safety Measures for Outdoor Electricity & Electronics

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Amp up your summer fun by making sure your outdoor electronics are summer safe! Some of the fondest, most fun-filled memories I have as a child are from the carefree days of summer. No school, no schedule, sleeping in, long days and homemade ice cream. Going to bed exhausted after climbing trees, swinging on ropes, exploring caves, swimming at the lake, sleeping in tents, racing down steep hills ...

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Categories: Residential Electric  |  Electrical Safety

Tagged: Outdoor lighting, Residential lighting, Electrical Contractor, Yard lighting, Patio lighting, Deck lighting, Outdoor bar, Outdoor kitchen, Electrical Safety, Outdoor Electric


Great Outdoor Lighting Projects to Put the ‘Style’ in Your Lifestyle

Posted by Gillespie Electric, Inc. on Monday, June 20, 2016

Fair weather is finally here! Spring has sprung, summer is upon us. It’s that time each year when we are eternally grateful to shed our hermit-hibernate status and exuberantly embrace the great outdoors. That yard though!? Yeah. You know. You finally get outside and work your tail off getting past the clean-up of storm debris, recycle-bin blow off, the uphill neighbor’s downhill trash migration, ...

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Categories: Residential Electric

Tagged: Intelligent Lighting, Accent lighting, Landscape lighting, Entertainment lighting, Driveway lighting, Pathway lighting, Outdoor lighting, Residential lighting, Entrance lighting, Dramatic lighting, Electrical Contractor, Yard lighting, Patio lighting, Deck lighting, Outdoor bar, Outdoor kitchen