Don’t let grid shutdowns catch you off guard!

California summers bring heat, high energy demand, and an increased risk of wildfires. During red flag events—those periods of extreme weather where fire danger is high—utilities may shut off power without much warning to help prevent fires. These planned outages can last hours or even days, leaving your home without access to critical systems like air conditioning, refrigeration, lighting, and security.

The best way to maintain comfort and continuity during these events is with a professionally installed generator system and automatic transfer switch. This setup ensures your essential systems stay powered, even when the grid goes down. 

If you’ve ever experienced one of these surprise outages, or want to make sure you’re not caught off guard next time, this guide will walk you through what to expect, what’s at risk, and how the right power solution can keep your space safe and functional. Let’s dive in!

Turn Your Outdoors Into the Perfect Nighttime Retreat

Every outdoor area has the potential to be more than meets the eye. One day, it can be the ideal setting to host a fancy dinner party. Another day, it can be the best playground your kids have ever seen. And some other times, it can become the perfect peaceful sanctuary to drink your morning coffee surrounded by carefully chosen plants. These spaces are extensions of your home, designed for living, not just admiring from the window.

But darkness can kill the magic. When the sun sets, your investments in outdoor technology, furniture, and exotic plants just vanish. The pergola you spent months planning becomes invisible, the stone pathway turns into a tripping hazard, and your landscape design disappears until morning. Luckily, the right outdoor lighting brings it all back. 

In today’s blog, we’ll explore a few essential types of outdoor lighting every home should consider and how they can make your spaces more beautiful and enjoyable. Let’s dive in!

Here’s What You Need to Know to Keep Your Home & Family Safe

Google is officially winding down support for several Nest devices, and if you've been depending on them to keep your home comfortable or safe, it's time to take notice. By October 8, 2025, key models like the original Nest Thermostat and Nest Protect smoke and CO detectors will no longer connect to the app, send alerts, or receive updates. Some features may disappear entirely, and others could stop working without warning.

That leaves many homeowners in limbo. If you rely on Nest for comfort and safety, whether it’s remote temperature control or smoke detection while you're away, now's the time to make a plan. Keep reading this blog to learn what this means for your setup and what your next step should be.

Explore our Solar Strategies for Energy-Intensive Summers!

Once summer hits and the temperatures start to rise, your home begins working overtime. Air conditioners crank nonstop, pool pumps hum around the clock, and appliances run on repeat. While this can make your home a more comfortable place to shelter against the scorching heat, it also results in sky-high energy bills, stressed-out power grids, and even dreaded blackouts. But no worries! With the right solar energy strategy, you can keep your home cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient.

Let’s dive into how solar panels, battery storage, and smart energy management team up to make your home a more resilient and cost-effective space, especially during summer's peak.