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GFCI Outlets & Kitchen Islands
According the NEC (National Electrical Code), GFCI outlets should exist entirely throughout the kitchen, including on a standalone kitchen island. The interesting thing about this, is that the kitchen island is largely up for interpretation, may or may not contain a sink, and is influenced by other factors that make this a debatable point for…
Hiring a Contractor? First Ask These 5 Questions
As Marin County’s premier local source for licensed and insured electricians, we have the knowledge necessary to help local families safely select contractors to work on their home. Whether you’re working with Divine Electric, or any other Marin County electricians, be sure to consider requesting these things from any and all contractors you consider hiring:…
Always Use Permits & Inspections, Part 2
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of always using permits and inspections for any electrical home modifications. Since most large-scale home improvement projects involve installing electrical components in some way, this means permits and inspections are highly necessary. In addition to keeping your home’s value and your family safe, there are other reasons…
Always Use Permits & Inspections
Planning a renovation or change in your home is an exciting time. There are a lot of odds and ends to look after whenever you take on any home project. With these come a lot of opportunities for increasing the value of your home, both to your family and to any future buyers. However, there…
Landscape Lighting Strategies
When laying out landscape lighting, a clear vision is necessary to ensure that the effect increases curb appeal, safety, and the value of your home. When done correctly, landscape and home lighting can greatly increase your home’s wow factor. To ensure that your future landscape lighting project is a success consider these simple tips: Assess…
Choosing Landscaping Lights
Illuminating your lawn, house, and landscaping is a crucial step in creating a truly impressive curb appeal. Lighting up the lawn is more complicated than it may seem at a perfunctory glance; there is a lot more to creating a wow factor than just buying some solar lighting at the department store. There are a…
More DIY Mistakes to Avoid
In our previous post, DIY Electrical Mistakes to Avoid, we discussed three common blunders homeowners make when trying to fix electrical troubles. Unfortunately, the list isn’t limited to only three! Here are a few more challenges to be wary of when trying to solve any electrical issues in your home: Wire Straps Be cautious not…
DIY Electrical Mistakes to Avoid
Without a doubt, there are small electrical things in your home you can do yourself. For example, we trust you to change your own light bulbs when they burn out. However, some tasks are a bit more challenging and are better left to the experts. Make sure you are wary of these do-it-yourself mistakes homeowners…
New Kitchen Appliances
One of the most popular things for a new homeowner to do is to renovate the home, and for many people this process begins in the kitchen. In Marin County, though, the majority of the homes in the area were built decades ago, and that means there is a strong chance that these homes are…
Electrical Inspections You Can Trust
Buying a home is a monumental decision that involves a great deal of research. Not only is it important to understand the local real estate market in order to determine a fair price point, it is also critical to understand the true shape of the home you intended to purchase. While a majority of a…
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Divine Electric made our day. Our electrical issue at home was quickly and accurately diagnosed, and immediate repairs made things right again. Nathan was on time, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made everything easy to understand, and followed up to be sure all was well at the end of the day! We couldn’t be happier.
- D. Whaley
Founded by Darin Divine in 2003 who has been in the Bay Area residential electrical industry since 1996, we serve Marin County, select San Francisco areas, and surrounding communities.
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