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Hubbell Wiring Systems

Countertop Boxes That Power More Than Blenders

We all need a little more power at times. No matter how many we’ve installed in room, there never seems to be enough plug-ins for everything.

ABB

Planning Your Layout for Floor-based Power With Poke Throughs

There never seems to be enough power outlets, even if you strictly follow the National Electrical Code for number and placement. When designing my own home office, I went the extra measure to include dedicated outlets for my computer and UPS back up.

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

Casting Some Shade on Home Automation

If you needed more evidence that the smart-device revolution is remaking our homes, consider the growing market for residential automated window shades and blinds. These products have certainly been around for years in high-end, custom homes.

Non-metallic QuickLatch™ with installed strut clip

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Load Centers Designed for Easier, Cleaner Wiring Tasks

I’m kind of a neat freak. There, I said it.

When I’m doing a wiring project, I take pains to make it look good. And I know I’m not the only one.

Edwards Signaling & Security Systems

Bringing Cybersafety to Building Safety

Wireless sensors, controls and other connected devices are everywhere these days. In my own house, I’ve got a smart thermostat, app-controlled light bulbs and even a few Wi-Fi enabled appliances – yes, it might sound ridiculous to have a washer and dryer connected to the internet, but it sure is handy to know when the laundry’s done when both machines are two floors away.

Leviton Manufacturing Company

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters … On Bluetooth!

Nobody wants to burn. That’s a given, right? And no one wants to see their house go up in flames … or that of their family or friends. Electrical contractors never want to see their customers’ homes destroyed by an electrical issue.