Ask the Experts: Electrical Problems You May Face in Your Home

The technicians at Wes Carver Electric are the region’s experts in residential electrical services and repairs. While our team understands the various electrical problems that homeowners experience throughout the year, not everyone may be able to recognize these problems themselves or know what to do if an electrical issue arises.

4 Reasons to Invest in Main Line Exterior Lighting This Autumn

4 Reasons to Invest in Main Line Exterior Lighting This Autumn In the fall, it starts getting darker earlier at night. However, just because it’s dark doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Just add exterior lighting to your Main Line home and you’ll be able to stay outside as late as you’d like. In […]

Plan Now To Save Money Later: Summer Energy Tips

Plan Now To Save Money Later: Summer Energy Tips Photo: Brian Snelson, Flickr Creative Commons Spring is in the air, which means summer’s just around the corner. We Main Line residents know that temperatures can climb well into the 90’s and higher, so what are some ways to conserve energy when all we want to […]

The Best Bathroom Lighting

The Best Bathroom Lighting Photo credit: Marjan LazarevskiFlickr Creative CommonsEver applied your makeup perfectly, left the house with a spring in your step, and strutted into the office – only to catch a glimpse of yourself later and realize you accidentally used a scary amount of bronzer? Your makeup applying skills may not be at […]

An Introduction to Mood Lighting

An Introduction to Mood Lighting These days, the effect of lighting on mood is an increasingly popular topic of research. Light is powerful! As anyone who’s ever worked long hours in a dim office can tell you, not getting enough light can lead to vision problems, depressed feelings, and getting “out of sync” with the […]

Reasons to Hire a Professional

Reasons to Hire a Professional When you need electrical work done don’t call these guys…Call the professionals! When having electrical work done in your home, it is best to bring in a professional. Here are a few reasons why: The work will be estimated prior to starting, so you know what you are getting going in The work […]

Functionality of Layering Light

Functionality of Layering Light Layering light in certain rooms of your house can help to make the space more functional, as well as beautiful. The kitchen is a  room that can only benefit from layering light. Good lighting in a kitchen is critical when it comes to tasks. Layered lighting gives you the added benefit […]

Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Tips : Lights and Electrical Decorations When decorating for the holidays here are a few things to keep in mind: Prior to decorating, determine how many outlets you have available and where each one is located. This way you can plan your displays accordingly. Avoid overloading your outlets with too many decorations. Your […]

Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Safety Tips: Take care when lighting the exterior of your home this holiday season. Here are a few quick tips: Be sure that all of your lighting products are made for outdoor use Inspect extension cords and lights for any damage prior to using Properly fasten lights to keep them safe from wind damage […]

Turn your thermostat down

Turn down your thermostat during the winter months For every two degrees that you lower your thermostat during the winter months, you can save approximately 5% on heating costs for your home. A setting of 68 degrees during the day and 55 or lower at night is recommended. To avoid heating an empty house or […]