“Determination Can Light the Way” PageByPaige

If first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That was obviously Thomas Edison’s motto.
• Edison tried over 6000 filament materials from around the world
• Spent over $40,000 (1 million plus in 2010 dollars)
• Conducted more than 1,200 experiments

October 19, 1879, Edison and his assistants one more time, powered up a new filament. They took turns watching it around the clock and more than 40 hours later it was still glowing. Edison knew he made it work!

How would you like to own just one share of stock that was valued at $3,500? That’s what the priced eventually soared to for the Edison Electric Company weeks after they announced the invention of the light bulb in the New York Herald on December 21, 1879.

Light bulbs first went on sale in 1880 and the world has never been the same. In a simple response to his incredible invention, Edison told a reporter, “I have accomplished all I promised.”

Lighting ideas and products have come along way since the days of Edison. If you still feel like you live in the dark ages with outdated lighting fixtures, Genesis Electrical can light the way, bringing added value to your home.

Contact us for a free estimate at 804-252-6826 or at www.GenesisElectricalVa.com and just like Edison, Genesis Electrical will accomplish all that we promise.

Seeing is Believing… Or So You Thought

“I thought I was on the last step, but I wasn’t and that is how I fell.”

“I thought I was cutting just the carrot, but I cut my finger too!”

An estimated 25.2 million adult Americans reported to the National Health Interview Survey in 2008 that they either “have trouble” seeing, even with contacts or glasses, or they are blind. Having low vision can result in an increased risk of injuries and falls.

Lighting Safety Tips for People with Low Vision

• Paint light switches a contrasting color to the wall.
• Use night lights or add dimmers to existing light switches in hallways, bathrooms and kitchens.
• Install under cabinet lighting to improve task lighting.
• Apply a strip of reflective tape along the edges of stairs, inside & out.
• Install lights in closets and attics.
• Put specialty lighting up in all stairways.
• Always keep rooms well lit and keep the lighting level consistent throughout the house. This prevents shadows and bright spots.

Good overall lighting improves safety!

Genesis Electrical Services can help you improve the lighting in your home. Call us at 804-252-6826 for a free estimate. We well gladly come to your home and see what we can do to help. For more safety tips, check out our website at www.GenesisElectricalVa.com. We can help you light the way!