Electrical

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. By Chad Husted, chusted@nrha.org Illuminating the Outdoors Remember 2008? Homeowners were reeling from the Great Recession, and retailers were trying to figure out how they could make the most of a shrinking building …

Click the picture to download a PDF of this story. Still trying to understand smart devices? In a category that is still relatively new to the market and that seems to change constantly, it may be difficult to know where to start. …

Fire Prevention Week is coming soon. Do you have a plan for how you’ll use the week to promote fire safety? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) organizes Fire Prevention Week as part of its ongoing campaign to educate the public …

To view a PDF of this story, click here. By Renee Changnon, rchangnon@nrha.org A Brighter Future For a rising number of today’s consumers, updating their homes means more than just improving the look and feel of their living spaces. Painting …

Utilizing solar energy is growing in popularity for many companies in their operations and consumers in their homes. As a retailer, whether you decide to incorporate solar technology into your operations or as a project to sell in the future, it’s …

Tax season is here, and as homeowners begin filling out their tax forms, they’re likely looking for all of the deductions they can take. The federal government recently extended some of the tax credits on purchases made of ENERGY STAR …

About 64 percent of American adults own a smartphone of some kind and 3-D printers are going mainstream, reflecting the trend that more consumers are using electronic gadgets and gizmos on a daily basis. There are converters to charge smartphones …

For some retailers, professional electricians make up a good portion of their customer base. A new survey from Klein Tools show why those tradesman enter or leave the field and what type of work they prefer. Klein Tools 2015 State of …