Desert Home Electricity Use

Why Is Your Desert Home Using Electricity When Nobody Is There? You leave the desert for a few weeks or even the entire summer. The lights are off, nobody is home, and then the electric bill arrives. Why is it still so high? Your home may be empty, but plenty of...

What Are Smart Electrical Panels, and Do You Need One?

Most homeowners never think about their electrical panel unless something stops working. But homes today are using electricity very differently than they did even ten or twenty years ago. Many modern homes now include: EV chargers Solar systems Battery backup systems...

Energy-Efficient Electrical Upgrades for Desert Living

In the Coachella Valley, energy efficiency is not just a bonus, it is part of living comfortably in the desert. Long summers, extreme temperatures, and growing electrical demands place more strain on homes than many people realize. The good news is that even smaller...

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Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home

Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home

Now that your daily commute is basically the walking distance from your great room to your den, the many benefits of this new flexibility have also highlighted some common drawbacks. Your home’s wiring and electrical system. If in the past, you only worked from home...

Home Hub Up To Speed?

Home Hub Up To Speed?

Whether it’s doing flex time, full time, homeschooling kids or an uptick in zoom calls the home office is now the hub of daily life for most. Productivity is vital, but does your hardware and infrastructure measure up? Check out these solutions from Vintage Electric...

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings

Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out traditional incandescent light bulbs with eco-friendly CFL models. Short of installing double paned windows or making other costly home improvements, what more can you...

Considering an Electric Vehicle?

Considering an Electric Vehicle?

Investing in an electric vehicle (EV) will reduce your carbon footprint resulting in less impact to the environment. Consideration should be given before purchasing an EV as to what charging might look like at home or on the road. The time it will take to charge an...

Electric Bill

Electric Bill

Shocked by your monthly electric bill? Take control of your energy! 7 Energy Saving Tips to Take Control of Your Electric Bill and Reduce Utility Bills…

Electrical Panel Pointers

Electrical Panel Pointers

If your New Year’s Resolution is to become more organized in 2020, here is a great idea for safety sake! Label your electrical panel, confidently controlling all areas of your home or business with just the flip of a switch. Tidying up your panel is such a great idea that even Marie Kondo may want to get in on this…