Ensure that your business or home is wired for the best connections
With so many people working virtually, and kids getting their classes online, it is more important than ever for your business or home to have structured wiring. Structured wiring refers to a whole-office or home network of audio, video, data, telephone, television, or security signals. Structured w...
| August 17, 2020 | Read more |
Create ambiance with outdoor lighting
This is a great time of year to build that patio or deck and make it an enticing evening gathering spot with perfect lighting. If you have a restaurant, think dining al fresco. As you plan your outdoor space, think about how the space will be used, and plan the lighting around that. As you [&hel...
| July 20, 2020 | Read more |
Summer storms need a generator back-up plan
These past few months, we have learned the importance of having back-up plans. Now, even as many shuttered businesses reopen, we have another factor to consider: the summer storm season! An above-average hurricane season (which runs between June 1 and November 30) has been predicted by Colorado Stat...
| June 15, 2020 | Read more |
Ways to Keep Your Workers Safe
These days, when we speak of workplace safety, we usually think of personal protective equipment, like face masks, gloves, etc. and social distancing. However, as employees gradually return to workplaces, we also need to protect them from fire, electrical hazards, dust explosions and accidents. An i...
| May 7, 2020 | Read more |
Flooding Can Wipe Out Your Electrical System
After a largely nonexistent winter, the spring storm season is upon us. Mid-Maryland homes and businesses have seen some devastating floods in recent years. Downtown and other parts of Frederick have flooded several times, and Ellicott City saw devastating floods two years in a row in 2017 and 2018....
| April 21, 2020 | Read more |
NFPA urges home fire safety caution amid pandemic
As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges added caution around home fire safety in the days and weeks ahead. According to NFPA, cooking, heating, and electrical equipment are among the leading causes of home fires year-roun...
| April 2, 2020 | Read more |
Don’t forget lighting when selling your home!
Hiring an electrician may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re planning to sell your home. But as Redfin’s Ryan Smith notes in this article, you don’t want rooms that are poorly lit or lights that don’t work! Trying to sell a poorly lit home “You wa...
| January 27, 2020 | Read more |
Best wishes for a safe and happy 2020!
As we march into a new decade, we want to thank our many customers for making the past year another successful business year for Little Sparkie Electric! This month we celebrate our 13th year in business! We defied the odds when we started our business in January of 2007, in the early days of what [...
| January 8, 2020 | Read more |
Don’t let your holiday sparkle fizzle
With the holidays fast approaching, homeowners and businesses will be decking the halls; often with strings of lights and lighted decorations. Those lights are glittering and cheerful, but they can also cause hazards if they’re plugged into extension cords! Before you untangle all of those light s...
| November 19, 2019 | Read more |
Fall into these home safety tips
The days are noticeably shorter, and we’re seeing cool, crisp weather. Along with the colorful foliage and cooler season, it’s good to check your home to make sure it’s ready for winter. Here are some smart fall safety tips to make now according to the safety experts at Underwriters Laboratori...
| October 14, 2019 | Read more |
