Are you ready to turn your house into your dream home? A home renovation or remodel can be a daunting, but exciting undertaking. You can finally make the changes you want for your forever home. A renovation is not only for aesthetic changes. This is the time to make it a priority to make sure you focus on safety and efficiency for your home and family moving forward. Here are some of our favorite suggestions for what you can do during a remodel!
Open up new possibilities
Whether you are putting up new walls or opening up old ones that gives you an opportunity to invest in your electrical safety and efficiency.
- Re-wiring. Electrical wiring is one of the most difficult things to check and repair on your own. Old wiring can be hazardous to you and your home with increased risk of shocks, power surges, and even electrical fires.
- Surge and circuit protection. Consider installing surge protectors and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). A GFCI will shut off electricity in an outlet when it comes in contact with water almost instantaneously, protecting you from electrical shocks. This is a great addition to kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces where outlets can come into contact with water. A surge protector will keep electrical surges from damaging expensive equipment like appliances and computers. They are easy to install and use.
You can even consider changes to your home that will make life easier or give your home more appeal in your everyday life!
- New Switches. You can look beyond the standard on/off switches of yesterday. Sliding Switches have become a popular option for the control over the ambience in any space. You can also look at options like three-way panel switches, dimmer switches, and more. These are all great options to give you more control over your home and many can be DIY projects.
- Smart Home Features. Smart lights are good for more than just having the most modern tech! You can set timers so lights are off while you are away saving energy and money, but turn on the moment you step in the door. You can also get color changing options. Great for parties and holiday décor!
- New Fixtures. Nothing brightens up a room like a great centerpiece lighting fixture. Whether its a fan for your warm rooms or a beautiful illuminated chandelier for your dining room the right fixture can become a “WOW” centerpiece, where the wrong can make a room look like a relic of the past.
Let us help turn your renovation into a WOW project
If you’re getting ready to plan a renovation or remodel you should consider everything that needs to be done. By planning and preparing you can save money with DIY projects and get professional help on the hard tasks! If rewiring or installing new fixtures is a bit over your head contact Pat Myers Electric today! Our team has the experience and know how to help with each step of your renovation to make sure you have an incredible space to enjoy for years.
