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Do you hate your garage? Many people in Vancouver Washington and the Portland, Oregon area do because it’s unorganized, crowded or dark. One of the reasons this particular area of your property is not fully used or cleaned is because the lighting is often so poor in the garage it’s difficult to maneuver.

Whether you use your garage as a full-on workshop or just as a place to stash your holiday decorations, you might want to think about a few simple lighting upgrades.

The Storage Area: This should be a place where you can actually see what is available. However, you don’t have to have shelf lights that use excessive energy. There are a large variety of fixture options that use fluorescent or LED shelf lights.

The Task Area: If you use your garage as a workshop you need excellent lighting. Consider installing LED under cabinet lights for a bright, even light source using minimal wattage. You could also have a swing-arm task light at your workbench for job that requires extreme focus.

The Entrances and Exits: You need good lighting in your entrance and exits so you can quickly unlock doors. Using occupancy/vacancy sensors that turn lights on and off automatically is often a good idea. A qualified Vancouver or Portland electrician can quickly install these.

If you are thinking of upgrading your lighting in any part of your home, call Amp Electric (503) 896-3171 or (360) 910-5805. This qualified electrical contractor services all the Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon and Beaverton, Oregon area.