Guides & articles

Plain-English guides to help Douglas County homeowners make confident decisions about their home's electrical.

A homeowner plugging in an EV at a home charger in a Douglas County driveway

EV Charging · 6 min read

Home vs. public charging: why your driveway wins

Home charging beats public on cost, convenience, battery health, and home value — here's the math, plus what it takes to set up Level 2 charging at home.

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A Hi Power electrician mounting a Level 2 EV charger in a home garage

EV Charging · 7 min read

Level 1, Level 2, or DC fast? Choosing the right EV charger

Level 1 vs Level 2 vs DC fast, plug-in vs hardwired, J1772 vs NACS connectors, outdoor ratings — and how to pick the right home charger.

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Warm layered lighting in a Colorado model-home kitchen at dusk

Lighting · 8 min read

A homeowner's guide to lighting & ceiling fan installation

What each lighting project really involves — fixtures, recessed lights, ceiling fans, under-cabinet, outdoor and landscape lighting — plus when to DIY and when to call a pro.

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