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Expert advice for Brooklyn homeowners and businesses on electrical safety, upgrades, and green energy solutions.

Beautifully installed recessed lighting illuminating a renovated Brooklyn brownstone living room
guidesFeb 6, 2026

Recessed Lighting Installation Guide for Brooklyn Homes

Planning recessed lighting for your Brooklyn home? This comprehensive guide covers everything from choosing the right fixtures and layout planning to installation considerations specific to Brooklyn brownstones, prewar buildings, and modern condos.

Brooklyn building skyline with Local Law 97 carbon emission compliance overlay showing reduction targets
complianceFeb 3, 2026

Local Law 97 Guide for Brooklyn Building Owners (2026 Update)

A comprehensive guide to New York City Local Law 97 for Brooklyn building owners, covering carbon emission limits, compliance deadlines, penalties, and practical strategies to avoid fines in 2026.

Side-by-side comparison of 100-amp and 200-amp electrical panels for Brooklyn homes
guidesJan 28, 2026

100-Amp vs 200-Amp Panel: Which Does Your Brooklyn Home Need?

Choosing between a 100-amp and 200-amp electrical panel for your Brooklyn home? This comprehensive guide breaks down the differences, costs, and factors that determine which panel size is right for your household electrical needs.

Electric vehicle charger installed in a Brooklyn residential garage showing Level 2 charging setup
green-energyJan 22, 2026

EV Charger Installation Guide for Brooklyn Homeowners (2026)

A complete guide to installing an electric vehicle charger at your Brooklyn home, covering Level 2 charger options, electrical requirements, permits, costs, and available New York incentives for 2026.

Detailed cost breakdown chart for electrical panel upgrades in Brooklyn homes in 2026
guidesJan 14, 2026

How Much Does an Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Brooklyn? (2026)

Get a detailed breakdown of electrical panel upgrade costs in Brooklyn for 2026. Learn what factors affect pricing, typical price ranges for different panel sizes, and how to budget for your Brooklyn home's electrical panel replacement.

Exposed knob-and-tube wiring found during renovation of a Brooklyn brownstone attic
safetyJan 2, 2026

Knob-and-Tube Wiring in Brooklyn Brownstones: Dangers and Solutions

Knob-and-tube wiring is still found in many Brooklyn brownstones built before 1940. Learn about the fire risks, insurance problems, and modern solutions for replacing this dangerous outdated wiring system in your historic Brooklyn home.