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February 5, 2024
Why Is My Electric Bill So High?
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June 6, 2023
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December 28, 2022
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December 21, 2021
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July 12, 2021
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June 2, 2021
A Homeowner’s Guide to GFCI Outlets
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May 24, 2021
How to Weatherproof Outdoor Electrical Outlets
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May 11, 2021
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December 21, 2020
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October 29, 2020
Safely Storing Light Bulbs
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September 10, 2020
How Much Electricity on Average Do Homes in Your State Use? Test
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June 25, 2020
Electrical Wire Color Codes: What Does Each Wiring Color Mean?
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June 3, 2020
Common Electrical Safety Hazards & How to Handle Them
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March 31, 2020
Electric Car Charging Stations: The Basics You Need To Know
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February 13, 2020
The Ultimate Checklist for Electrical Safety in Your Home
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August 8, 2018
What To Do If Your Electronics Get Wet
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July 17, 2018
How To Hang String Lights In Your Yard
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July 12, 2018
5 Ceiling Fan Hacks To Save You Money & Energy
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July 3, 2018
Summer Lighting Trends for 2018
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June 29, 2018
Are My Outdoor Lights Attracting Bugs?
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June 14, 2018
Save BIG With an Energy Efficient Pool Pump
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June 8, 2018
Are Outdoor Ceiling Fans Safe?
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June 6, 2018
Outdoor Speakers That Blend In To The Landscape
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May 29, 2018
How Far Can My HDMI Cable Reach?
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May 29, 2018
Do I Need A Special Circuit For My Air Conditioner?
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May 14, 2018
5 Key Benefits of an Electrical Inspection
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May 1, 2018
Is It Safe To Unscrew My Light Bulb?
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April 23, 2018
Where Should I Put Outdoor Lights?
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April 19, 2018
How To Repair A Hole In The Wall
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March 13, 2018
Standard vs. USB Outlets: Which are Better?
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March 7, 2018
Can Dimmer Switches Save Me Money?
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February 26, 2018
Are Extension Cords Bad For My Electrical System?
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February 9, 2018
Why Is My Carbon Monoxide Detector Beeping?
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January 9, 2018
5 Ways To Avoid Static Electricity In The House
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December 27, 2017
3 Easy Electrical-Themed Halloween Decorations
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December 13, 2017
Holiday Events In Rochester & The Surrounding Cities
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December 12, 2017
Not Everyone Feels Comfortable in Their Own Home
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December 12, 2017
Common Causes of Electrical Panel Replacement
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December 12, 2017
When it Comes to Security Lighting, Rochester Based Lon Lockwood Electric Can Hook You Up!
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December 12, 2017
Common Causes of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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December 4, 2017
Warning: 5 Common Dangers Associated With Space Heaters
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November 27, 2017
Spooktacular Halloween Events For The Entire Family
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November 6, 2017
Fall Fun For The Whole Family in Rochester
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September 4, 2017
Save Lots of Green With a Timer This Holiday Season
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August 28, 2017
Can My Air Conditioner Cause a Power Surge?
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August 14, 2017
Best Farmers Markets in Rochester
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July 31, 2017
Are Power Surges Killing Your Electronics?
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July 24, 2017
3 Main Types of Electrical Panels
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June 5, 2017
Why You Should Leave Ceiling Fan Installations To The Pros
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March 6, 2017
Landscape Lighting Basics
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February 13, 2017
Top 5 Apps For Tracking Energy Usage
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January 16, 2017
5 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Use Electrical Tape
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January 2, 2017
GreenSky Financing Makes Your Job Affordable
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December 12, 2016
Keep Your Wires Protected From Snow & Ice
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November 21, 2016
Why You Should Consider Hiding TV Wires
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October 31, 2016
3 Smart Reasons to Invest in Roof Heat Tape
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September 19, 2016
Do This, Not That With Your Holiday Lights
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August 15, 2016
6 Benefits to Having a Home Protection Plan
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August 1, 2016
Why is Carbon Monoxide So Dangerous?
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July 18, 2016
4 Creative Lighting Options For Holiday Food Prep
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July 4, 2016
5 Energy-Efficient Ways To Do Laundry
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June 6, 2016
DIY Projects: Electrical Safety Tips
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March 28, 2016
Get The Party Started With Fiesta String Lights
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March 14, 2016
Boating and Marina Safety: The Electrical Edition
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March 14, 2016
4 Questions To Ask Your Electrician
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February 1, 2016
What is Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting?
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January 18, 2016
How To Safely Dispose of Old Light Bulbs
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January 4, 2016
The Proper Way To Hang Pendant Lights
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November 9, 2015
How To Find A Qualified Electrician
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September 21, 2015
Outdoor Lighting Maintenance
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September 7, 2015
A Brief History of Lighting
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September 1, 2015
Why Are Safety Goggles Important?
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August 10, 2015
When Should You Hire An Electrician?
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June 29, 2015
How To Store Christmas Lights
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June 10, 2015
Getting Rid Of Ice Dams
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April 27, 2015
Dangers of Federal Pacific Circuit Breakers
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November 24, 2014
Green Light a Vet
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November 10, 2014
Common Electrical Code Violations
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October 20, 2014
DIY Halloween Lights
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September 22, 2014
Electrical Safety in the Living Room
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November 29, 2013
Where Do You Need Exterior Lighting?
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September 27, 2013
Celebrate Earth Day With Eco-Friendly Lighting Solutions
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September 20, 2013
What’s The Difference Between A 2- and 3-Prong Outlet?
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September 9, 2013
Lon Lockwood Electric: About Us
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August 26, 2013
How To Clean Up A Broken Light Bulb
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August 19, 2013
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August 16, 2013
What Causes Electrical Equipment To Overheat?
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August 16, 2013
Learn All About LED Lighting Technology!
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August 12, 2013
5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Electrician
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July 26, 2013
Eliminate Ice Dams With Roof Heat Tape
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July 22, 2013
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July 19, 2013
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July 12, 2013
What Can Happen If I Don’t Have The Right Dedicated Circuit?
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June 17, 2013
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April 19, 2013
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March 28, 2013
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March 25, 2013
Ben Franklin and the Great Kite Experiment
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December 17, 2012
There is a Solution to Your Electrical Connection Problems
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November 23, 2012
Facts About Electrical Safety
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October 26, 2012
Heat Tape Can Cure Your Ice Dam Woes
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September 28, 2012
USB Outlets Are The Solution For All Of Your Electronic Devices
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September 17, 2012
Keep Everything & Everyone Charged With a USB Outlet
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September 10, 2012
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August 24, 2012
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5 Ways To Avoid Static Electricity In The House
January 9, 2018
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