Articles by Shakir Williams

The ADA aims to regulate construction in buildings to ensure accessibility. Find common ADA compliant mistakes and frequently asked questions!

California’s Proposition 65 warning requirements seeks to bring awareness to consumers about harmful chemicals used in products. See how these warning labels appear on products and how this can help you make a more informed purchase.

Z-wave and Zigbee wirelessly allow smart home devices to communicate with one another, but differences exist between the two networks. Both devices use a mesh network to connect devices, but Zigbee allows more devices while Z-wave has more range.

For the fourth consecutive year, HomElectrical has been named on the 2018 Inc 5000 list. Read more about HomElectrical and what’s in store for the future.

HomElectrical has got trivia questions (and answers) to brighten your day! See questions about technology, engineering, architecture and more!

If you want to replace your home's incandescent bulbs with LED lights, Edison bulbs are the way to go. Check the MOD and MOL of your current bulb, as well as the type of lamp base, to ensure that you purchase the correct size LED replacement.

LED filament bulbs produce warm color temperatures between 1800K-3000K which provides ambient lighting. Edison bulbs add style as well as function to your space and offer a variety of color finishes.

When replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights, you need to know how many lumens you need. A LED light can produce the same amount of lumens as an incandescent bulb but for a fraction of the energy.

Combine vintage designs with modern technology when you switch to LED Edison bulbs! Edison lights give you higher energy efficiency than traditional bulbs and provide a longer lasting glow.

Circuit breaks act as a safety buffer to disconnect power when they detect a passing current that exceeds the amperage. Determine the number of electrical devices the breaker can handle.

Circuit breakers can trip during certain hazardous situations, like during a circuit overload, short circuit, or ground fault. These circuit breakers work in many commercial and residential applications.

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The Wimbledon tennis tournament remains one of the biggest tennis championships in the world. At almost 90-years old, the home of the Wimbledon tennis tournament underwent many renovations.

The requirements of tennis court lighting depend on the standard of play. Each of the four classes requires a different level of lighting.

When upgrading your tennis court lighting, consider spill light, glare, beam angle, and pole mounting height. Spill light refers to the light that shines past, or spills, beyond the sports facility and may bother neighboring occupants or adjacent properties.

Indoor and outdoor tennis courts require different levels of lighting to properly illuminate the space. Consider the uniformity ratio, horizontal illuminance, glare, and lighting distribution.

Height, light intensity, and illumination across the playing surface can all impact the lighting design on a tennis court. This guide can help you compare your current lighting design to tennis court lighting standards.

LED tennis court lights offer many advantages over MH and HPS fixtures. You can choose from many options of lights to find the one that works best for your court.

A tennis court’s quality of light refers to the ideal lighting design layouts that offer a minimal amount of glare. The quantity of light required depends on the skill set of the players and what level of tennis they expect to play on the court.

Women continue to break boundaries, tear down obstacles, and face down challenges as they make a name for themselves in STEM fields. Check out our list of some of the world’s most acclaimed female engineers.