Ceiling Fan DIY: Pink Chandelier

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...

DIY: North Pole

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...

Winter Energy Savings Tips

            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...

DIY Lamp Shade: Snowman

 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...

DIY Lamp Shade: Candy Corn

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....

DIY: Turkey Feather Lampshade

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...

DIY Lamp: Spider Webs

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...

DIY Lamp: Gourds Galore

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...

DIY Lamp: A Taste of Fall

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...

DIY Lamp: Twigs for Fall

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...

DIY: Night Light

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...

DIY Lamp: Ping Pong

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...

DIY Lamp: Block by Block

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...

DIY Lamp: Back to School

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...

Energy Landscape in Idaho

          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...

DIY Lamp: Recycled Light

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...

Why are lights important?

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...