As the days grow shorter, the need for outdoor lighting becomes apparent to many homeowners. When it’s time to fall back, it’s also time to consider upgrading security and safety lighting around your house. In addition to making it safer to get to and from your house, outdoor lighting can also highlight beautiful features of…
The Metro Washington and Virginia Chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) honored the winners of the 36th annual Excellence in Construction Awards, September 14th, at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, VA. The annual Excellence in Construction Awards recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects built by Washington-area ABC members. The awards competition serves to raise the level…
Now, it is easier than ever to have beautiful light in your home and save energy by choosing energy-efficient lightbulbs and fixtures. In the past, to get a nice, warm light for your home, the best choice was incandescent lightbulbs. Compact fluorescents were available but produced a harsh, cold light and contained dangerous mercury. Now…
Knowing when it is time to upgrade electrical power in your house is important for safety. If you are using more power than you did in the past, or are adding new appliances or an addition to your space, call a qualified electrician to assess your electrical needs. If you know you have an older…
Congratulations to Kyle Fletcher for completion of the 4 year IEC apprenticeship program. Kyle began working for B&D in 2013 and also started the IEC program in the same year. He has worked on numerous projects in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia. He is a well-rounded electrician and has worked on projects from the…