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Energy-efficient lighting

How To Fight The TECO Rate Hike

If you’re a homeowner in Hillsborough County, brace yourself: TECO’s residential electric rates are going up starting January 2026—and it won’t be a one-time bump....

Costs

The Cost of a Generator Bypass System

When the storm hit last summer, the Markels in Riverview lost power like everyone else on their street. But inside their home? Lights...

Tips

5 Ways To Save Money On Your Power Bill

Let’s not sugarcoat it: nobody wants to throw money at their electric bill. But month after month, what do most of us do when that number climbs? We grumble. Maybe joke...

Costs

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Dryer in Florida?

If you’re a Florida homeowner wondering how much it costs to run your clothes dryer each month, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions we get when people...

Tips

How to Slash Your Electric Bill in Florida

If you’re in Florida, you already know: summer isn’t just hot, it’s brutal on your electric bill. Between nonstop A/C, ceiling fans spinning 24/7, and...

Electrical troubleshooting

5 Electrical Upgrades Every Florida Homeowner Should Consider in 2026

With a new year here, many homeowners are thinking about comfort, safety, and long‑term savings in their homes — and a few smart electrical upgrades can deliver all three.

Heather Hindman

3 mins read

Costs

Should I switch my garage lights from fluorescent to LED?

If you’re like most Florida homeowners, you’ve got those long tube lights (called fluorescents) in your garage, workshop, or even closets and kitchens. Maybe they...

Electrical repairs

What Drives the Cost of Electrical Work?

When people call us wanting an electrical job done, one of the first questions is almost always: “Why does one job cost a few hundred dollars, and another...

Bryan Hindman Electric

Portable vs. Standby Generator: Which One Is Right for You?

Florida homeowners know that power outages are more than a minor inconvenience. From hurricane-related blackouts to unexpected utility failures, having a backup power system can make all the difference in safety,...