Homeowner Tips
Category: Electrical

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Brighten Your Home with Creative Lighting Options

Having tasteful lighting in your home is an absolute must if you want a warm, comfortable space. Finding the right lighting fixtures and where to put them is a breeze with professional help. Here are … Read More

Can Your Fans Handle the Heat?

We haven’t beat the heat quite yet! So how are your ceiling fans holding up? With the wear and tear of everyday use, your fans may not be working as well as they used to. … Read More

Electrical Code Compliance in Your Home

Code compliance can be a complicated subject. Here at Lion Home Services, we are always up to date on all of the newest electrical codes both in Colorado and nationally. We know it is easy … Read More

Cold-weather power outages: what to do before, during and after

Most cold-season power failures happen when winter storms bring freezing rain, sleet, and high winds, damaging power lines and equipment. Without a steady supply of heat, not only are you impacted, but your home can … Read More

How to Avoid Nasty or Life-Threatening Electrical Shocks

Most homes have a circuit breaker box that controls the flow of power to various parts of the home. If there is a power surge, the box may trip one or more circuits to prevent … Read More

Why Electrical Work Is Never a DIY Job

Whether a wall socket is shorting out or you think your whole house is in need of rewiring, correcting the situation isn’t a task you should take on by yourself. In fact, even asking your … Read More

Why You Shouldn’t Do Your Own Electrical Work

At Lion Home Service, we work hard to provide the people of Fort Collins, CO, with top-notch electrical work. We proudly serve all of Larimer County and the surrounding area, so you can trust us … Read More

What Is Recessed Lighting?

Recessed lighting is a term you often hear on home improvement or real estate shows. It’s any type of light installed directly in a surface. We usually see recessed lighting in ceilings, but they can … Read More

3 Causes of Furnace Electrical Problems

Your furnace is a highly important piece of equipment. You rely on your home to keep you protected from the outside elements, and your furnace makes sure that everyone stays warm when temperatures dip low. … Read More

When Should You Replace Your Smoke Detectors?

Most of us know that we need to replace the batteries in our smoke detectors when they run out of power. In fact, your home’s system likely won’t let you get out of this step … Read More