by aubrirobinson | Sep 22, 2020 | Lighting, Residential
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that the employment of electricians will grow by 8 percent from 2019-2026. With an increase in construction spending and demand for alternative energy sources, there will be increased demand for electricians. Alloway...
by aubrirobinson | Aug 22, 2020 | Community, Lighting
Alloway Electric has been honored to be part of the Treasure Valley community for 96 years! We find it of high importance to give back to our community when we can. Alloway Electric recently had the opporutnity to help out the The Phoenix of Boise! Alloway is so happy...
by Clare Vaterlaus Bird | Jul 1, 2020 | Lighting
There’s an old saying, “Never test how deep the water is with both feet.” The beautiful water features that surround properties can be complicated and make you feel like you are in over your head. They must be thought out carefully and use the skills of...
by Clare Vaterlaus Bird | Jun 2, 2020 | Lighting, Streetlights
The first electric streetlights, Yablochkov Candles, were used in 1878 in Paris and soon spread to the United States. The gas lights were fueled with coal gas and maintained by lamplighters, men who would attend to each gas streetlight. The lamplighters would have to...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Apr 20, 2020 | Lighting
During Boise’s sesquicentennial celebration year of 2013, several agencies raised the funds to restore the Capitol Boulevard Bridge to its original 1930’s appearance. The city celebrated the...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Mar 12, 2020 | Lighting
Every little girl enjoys a makeover! Why don’t you give her one that lasts and keeps her “cool?” Here is a cute DIY Pink Chandelier to brighten up any girls room. Follow this LINK for the “how to” directions which are featured on the...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Dec 8, 2019 | Lighting
Christmas is coming fast! Is your house Santa ready? Here is a great idea to get your kids excited for Santa and his reindeer to stop by your house, that is if they made the “nice list.” Today’s project was found on My Pookie Designs and the...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Dec 3, 2019 | Lighting
As the temperatures drop, your utility bills may go up this winter. Here are some tips to save on energy bills this season. One of the easiest ways to save is to accessorize rather than...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Dec 1, 2019 | Lighting
This week’s DIY Lamp Shade is from Craftionary. This snowman lamp shade will get any house ready for the holiday season. If you want to make a day out of it with the kids, you can watch the classic Frosty the Snowman. The materials needed for the project...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Nov 17, 2019 | Lighting
This week’s DIY Lamp find comes from JADERBOMB.COM. Even though Idaho has had their first snow fall of the year, we can’t forget about Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the good things in our lives while surrounding a feast with family....
by Clare Vaterlaus | Nov 10, 2019 | Lighting
Thanksgiving is coming up! Do you have a hunter in the family? Is it a family tradition to go turkey hunting? Here is a great DIY Turkey Feather Lamp that will spice up any man cave. If you aren’t into working with animals, you can always pick up feathers from a...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Oct 13, 2019 | Lighting
Need something sPoOkY to do with the kids to get ready for Halloween? Look no further, Better Homes and Garden shares how to make this easy DIY lamp shade. All you need is a lamp shade, spiderweb-printed acetate, and spray adhesive. If you don’t have these...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Oct 6, 2019 | Lighting
Gourds are a staple in many local gardens. It is not unusual to find yourself with an overwhelming amount of them by the end of the summer. There are many things you can do with them from cooking to decorating. Today we want to highlight a blog post from A Little Bit...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Sep 22, 2019 | Lighting
Today’s DIY Lamp Shade was found on the blog My 1929 Charmer. This is a great decoration to bring the feeling of Fall into your home. The nice thing about this DIY Lamp Shade is that you can take it down when the season is over. It is a simple cover up. All you...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Sep 8, 2019 | Lighting
Fall is on its way and the crisp air will soon be upon us. It is the season for pumpkin flavored food to be in abundance, college football occupies most our time, and our houses are decorated in Fall decor. This is a fitting lamp for the season, and brings the...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Aug 25, 2019 | Lighting
The kids went back to school today! It is time to get back on a schedule and get the kids to bed early. Often kids wake up throughout the night frightened or with the urge to go to the bathroom. Trying to walk to the bathroom is scary when it is pitch black, even for...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Aug 18, 2019 | Lighting
Ping Pong is not just a game any more, it’s a fashion statement in the home! This week’s DIY lamp was found on Poppytalk. This colorful lamp will brighten up any room. Whether it is in your kitchen or kids room, it is guaranteed to be a conversation...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Aug 11, 2019 | Lighting
School is just around the corner! Enjoy one last Summer project with the kids before they head back to school. Here is a fun DIY block lamp found on bloglovin’. Warning: Your children might become sidetracked and begin playing Jenga, or pretending that their...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Aug 4, 2019 | Lighting
The summer is almost over and the kids are on their way back to school. Getting kids to do their homework is always a battle. There are a few things that will help to alleviate some of this stress. Allowing them an area where they feel comfortable and they have enough...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Jul 28, 2019 | Lighting
by Clare Vaterlaus | Jul 14, 2019 | Lighting
by Clare Vaterlaus | May 22, 2019 | Lighting
Alloway Electricians work to harness electricity for the benefit of its residential and commercial customers. Working in Idaho, that power comes from several different sources. About 75% of the energy...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Jun 30, 2014 | Lighting
Alloway Electric has found another DIY lamp to try out. This project was done by CYNICALifornia on Instructables.com. Follow this link for directions on how to use an old light bulb as a lamp. The materials needed for this project include: a burnt out...
by Clare Vaterlaus | Dec 17, 2013 | Lighting
Why are lights important?by Alloway Electric on 05/10/12I always love people’s reactions when they get their new lights installed. It’s fun to hear the “ooooh’s” and the “aaaaah’s”, especially when moving from yellow...
