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Many people dismiss the need for a whole home surge protector at the Lake of the Ozarks but investing in one could save you a lot of money in the future! Much like car insurance, you hope that you never have to use it but if you get into an accident, you'll be thankful you have insurance to cover the cost of your vehicle. Think about a whole home surge protector in the same light - you hope to never use it but if a surge happens you'll be glad you have it! Your home is full of valuable electronics that can be costly to replace if a power surge hits your entire home. Read on to find out 3 reasons you should install a whole home surge protector! #1 Protect Your Investments Appliances aren't cheap. From computers, TV's, refrigerators, and more! If you get hit with a big storm that causes a power surge you could lose all of your appliances all at once destroying your TV, computer, and even your air conditioning unit. When you install a whole home surge protector at...

Whether you are a parent to be or you recently became a first-time parent it's important to identify electrical hazards in your home before your bundle of joy is mobile and getting into everything. Your homes electrical system can be dangerous to curious little ones if the proper precautions aren't taken to "child-proof" your home. Read on to get a few tips from our expert team of electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks ! First, Identify the Hazards Before you start to child-proof your home you must first identify the potential hazards. Some you have probably already thought about while others may not have crossed your mind yet. It's a good idea to go through every room of your home and check every high and low point for potential hazards. This includes furniture, on top of counters and dressers, dangling cords etc. Once you identify hazards, be sure to make a list and check each item off until everything is complete. Below are a few things to add to your li...

The long-awaited spring and warmer weather is here! Now that the weather is warming up everyone is excited to enjoy some time outdoors getting their yards back in shape for spring. Backyards are great for family gatherings, spring and summer BBQ's, or just relaxing after a long day. Read on for 7 ways to spruce up your backyard this spring! #1 New Patio Furniture  Nothing rejuvenates your backyard quite like a new patio set! There are endless options when it comes to buying a patio set from comfy sectional type outdoor furniture to firepits and more, new patio furniture is a great way to spruce up your backyard this spring. #2 New Flower Pots  Have you been using the same boring clay flower pots for years and years? Upgrading your flower pots is a great way to add a pop of color to your backyard. #3 Upgrade Your Lighting  Think outside the box this year and upgrade your backyard lighting! You can give your landscape a new look with lighting or even add ligh...

We take dock safety extremely seriously at Catalyst Electric !  Being electricians at the Lake of the Ozarks , we have a unique opportunity that many other electrical contracting companies don't have because of all of the docks at the Lake of the Ozarks that are equipped with electric. We can't stress enough how important it is to ensure that your dock's electrical system is up to code because it can be extremely dangerous! In fact, all docks at the Lake of the Ozarks are required to have an electrical inspection and permit. Read on to learn more about dock safety and what is required of dock owners. Requirements    For public safety, the local fire protection districts at the Lake of the Ozarks and Village of Four Seasons require electrical inspections and permits for all private boat docks equipped with electric power. This permit is in  addition  to the dock permit issued by Ameren Missouri. There is also a fee that must be paid to the local ...