Beat the Winter Blues in Idaho Falls: Tips for Staying Energized This Season

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Here’s how to avoid the winter blues and make the most of the season in Idaho Falls.

1. Brighten Up Your Home During winter: The lack of natural sunlight can take a toll on your mood. Combat this by ensuring your home is well-lit. Invest in energy-efficient LED lights that mimic natural daylight, and consider adding smart lighting systems to control brightness and warmth at the touch of a button. A well-lit home not only improves your mood but also creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere. If you're unsure about your home's lighting needs, reach out to us at Electric Falls for professional advice and installation services.

2. Embrace the Great Outdoors Idaho Falls offers a plethora of outdoor activities during winter, from snowshoeing and skiing to scenic walks along the Snake River. Spending even 20-30 minutes a day outside can boost your mood and provide much-needed exposure to natural light. Bundle up, and don’t let the cold keep you from enjoying the beauty of winter.

3. Create a Warm and Comfortable Space: Make your home a haven from the winter chill. Electric heating solutions like heated floors, energy-efficient space heaters, and programmable thermostats can make all the difference. These upgrades not only keep you warm but can also help reduce energy costs.Our team at Electric Falls specializes in winter-ready electrical upgrades to ensure your home stays cozy and cost-efficient.

4. Stay Active and Connected: Physical activity and social connections are key to beating the winter blues. Join a local gym, take up indoor hobbies like yoga, or participate in community events. Staying socially active is just as important—plan game nights, movie marathons, or potlucks with family and friends to maintain those connections.

5. Leverage Technology for Convenience: Smart home technology can simplify winter living. Consider installing smart plugs, automated lighting, or smart thermostats that adjust to your schedule. These gadgets not only make life more convenient but also ensure energy efficiency during the colder months. Need help setting up smart home devices? Electric Falls is here to assist with professional installation and troubleshooting.

6. Prioritize Mental Health: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a more severe form of the winter blues that affects some people. Light therapy lamps, mindfulness practices, and speaking with a therapist can help. Don’t hesitate to seek professional support if you’re feeling persistently low.

Winter Doesn’t Have to Be Gloomy: With a little preparation and the right mindset, you can enjoy the beauty and opportunities that winter in Idaho Falls has to offer. From creating a warm, well-lit home to staying active and connected, these small changes can have a big impact on your overall well-being. At Electric Falls we’re here to help you create a comfortable and energy-efficient home so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying the season. Contact us today for all your electrical needs, and let’s make this winter your best one yet!

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What an excellent experience! I highly recommend this company! from first contact, through quoting, modifications to scope, ordering materials, installation and follow through, there was not a single minute that I didn't know exactly what was going on. The communication, product and service were all impeccable. A+

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Communicated very well. Friendly and easy going. He worked with my schedule. Lead time was only a couple of weeks. I look forward to using his service on the next step of my project.

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Dustin solved our electrical problems with one call. His response was quick and the cost was reasonable. We're very satisfied.

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Since I used to DO this work and medically can’t do it myself, it gives me great pleasure to say that ElectricFalls.com will give you the same professional, ethical and proper service to you when you need electrical work done that they gave me. And will give me in my next project.No job too big or too small, all you need to do is ASK.

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We had an electrical issue with a heater in our downstairs toy room. We called Dustin Thurman of Electric Falls, and he came out that same day; he was able to diagnose the problem and fix it quickly and completely. He explained what he thought was probably the problem, and it turned out to be exactly that. He was courteous and professional, explained everything to us, including how to avoid the problem in the future, and we would not hesitate to call Dustin again for any electrical problem. We would highly recommend him to friends and family.

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This was a great experience! We called around and didn't get call backs from anyone. We needed a EV charger installed. Electrical Falls answered immediately made it out to our home for a quote within an hour. We agreed on a honest and fair price. Install was done properly and within a time frame that worked perfect for us! Thank you Electric falls you will be our first call in the future and will be highly recommended!

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Electric Falls was prior in getting back to me and did a quick great job with my electrical needs. Very friendly and really well priced!

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Excellent work and cleans up after the work as well! Plus, Dustin was on time, courteous and friendly. I would have them do more work for me anytime I need it.

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Mary Ann C.

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Dustin with Electric Falls was absolutely amazing to work with. He answered all our electrical questions while buying a home, and then helped us fix them after closing. His flexibility and kindness made him super easy to work with. I would recommend him for any job, and we will be utilizing him for future projects on our new home. Such a great experience!!

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Dustin has helped us with several electrical jobs and knocks it out of the park every time. He is efficient, professional, friendly, and cleans up after he's done – not many do this these days! If and when we need more work done we will never hesitate to call Dustin at Electric Falls. Thanks

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Prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, tidy, honest, friendly, reasonable rates.  After all the electricians we have tried, Dustin at Electric Falls is by far the best in every way. I will never call anyone else ever again for our electric needs.

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Dustin is very responsive, he's a great communicator, and he is reasonably priced. I have hired him for four separate jobs in the last four months, and I plan to hire him for more jobs in the future.

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Russell P.

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Dustin is great to work with and very fast. He squeezed me in very quickly and worked quickly and efficiently until it was done. Also reasonably priced. I would highly recommend Electric Falls

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Dustin jumped in and took amazing care of us on short notice! He was able to squeeze us in and took care of business quickly and efficiently without overcharging. We are so appreciative of the work he did! If you ever need a great electrician to help you with your home, whether a new build or a place you’ve been in for years, Dustin is your guy!  Give him a call; you won’t be disappointed!!!

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Jarod P.

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Dustin has great customer service and is a knowledgeable electrician. He fixed our wall heater, installed a ceiling fan, and corrected some crossed wires on a two-way switch. He also checked out some outlets I had concerns with. He was friendly and professional. I highly recommend.

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Electric Falls is professional,friendly, and fair priced! We will definitely be using them for all our electrical needs in the future.

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Great company to work with for any electrical needs you have.  On time, professional, fair pricing and very knowledgeable. We will definitely use them again!!

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If you're looking for a competent, courteous, and thorough electrician, look no further. Dustin definitely exceeded all of our expectations!

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We lost all Power at the last outage. It fried our panel and breakers. We also lost a thermostat. He replaced all of that plus put a surge protector so we wouldn't have that problem again. He was very professional and explained things very well along with price before doing anything. I would definitely use them again for electrical problems. I trust them and so can you.

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