Putting up your own Christmas lights in the cold winter weather can be more than just an inconvenience -- it can be downright dangerous! In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating nationwide in...

Not long ago, the concept of a smart home seemed like something futuristic and out of reach to most homeowners. Fast forward to today’s world… Smart home devices are everywhere and full-blown smart homes are a popular and growing trend. It has become much more...

Replacing Knob and Tube Wiring: What You Need to Know If a home or business was built prior to 1950, chances are that the walls are hiding some kind of old knob and tube wiring. Making its debut in the 1890s, knob and tube wiring is an outdated method of wiring that’s...

  Introduction to Retrofit Lighting Half of all American homeowners are currently living in a home they purchased and 61% are choosing to renovate rather than sell.  Even though it’s one of the biggest sections in home improvement stores, one of the most...

A properly working smoke detector can literally be the difference between life and death.  In fact, the risk of dying in reported house fires was 55 percent lower in homes with working smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association.  But smoke...

Hot tubs aren’t like other electrical appliances; you can’t just plug them into the wall and start using them right away. They’re complex and potentially dangerous electrical machines that must be handled with extreme caution.  If you’re thinking about installing your...

When it comes to lighting design, the kitchen is one of the most important places to get it right. You don’t want to be left chopping in the dark or squinting over your recipe book! Beyond safety and functionality, kitchen lighting is also important for aesthetic...

Industrial facilities rely on highly-complex and expensive machinery with many moving parts. Even the smallest electrical problem can trigger costly disruptions and inconveniences for your business. That’s why hiring a qualified and experienced industrial electrician...

Adding a room, renovating a basement, or doing some much-needed repairs? Finding the right contractor is important — a home improvement project gone wrong can cost you. For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home renovation project is not the work itself, it is...

Woodland, Washington, 1/25/2021 – Vertechs Electric is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews...