Markon Electric

03/30/2026

Ever walk into your house and think… something’s off? It could be the lighting.

Most people assume they need brighter lights.
But a lot of the time, it’s not the brightness—it’s the colour of the light.

There’s a big difference between:
• Lumens (brightness)
• Kelvin (light colour)

And getting those wrong can make a space feel cold, harsh, or just uncomfortable—even if the lights are “bright enough.” 

I put together a quick breakdown showing:
• what each light colour actually does
• where it works best in your home
• and the most common mistake we see

If your place doesn’t feel quite right, this might be why.

💡 Why does your lighting feel “off”? Most people think they just need brighter lights. Truth is… it’s usually the wrong colour, not the brightness. • Lumens = how bright it is • Kelvin (K) = what colour the light looks like You can have a bright light that still feels dull… Or a sof...

03/23/2026

A few well-placed pot lights can completely change how your home feels.

Brighter. Cleaner. More modern.

Whether it’s your living room, bedroom, or bathroom, this is one of the easiest upgrades you can make—with minimal disruption.

Serving Innisfail, Red Deer & Central Alberta
Call or text 587-877-9067

Did you know… upgrading your lighting can be one of the easiest ways to completely transform a space? Adding a few pot lights in a living room, bedroom, or bathroom can make your home feel brighter, bigger, and more modern—often with minimal disruption. It’s a simple change that makes a big di...

03/17/2026

We see issues like this more often than you’d think.

Electrical problems tend to start small and go unnoticed until there’s visible damage — or worse.

If you’ve noticed anything unusual in your home, it’s worth having it inspected.

You can check out our latest post here.

Call or text 587-877-9067

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07/29/2024

07/01/2024

Flat roof Solar install for a twelve unit apartment building.

This is just a portion of the installation, about 2/3.
Call Markon Electric for a quote to install solar panels for you. 587-877-9067

04/10/2024

Can you see my blurry reflection, do you see it? NO JACKET! Spring has sprung or sprunging or springing or it’s sprung … golly goodness … it’s finally SPRING!

04/27/2023

It’s the little things.

04/05/2023

Did another panel upgrade yesterday. I love these kinds of jobs, always satisfied with the final look of a polished new electrical panel.

08/05/2022

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07/27/2022

I’ve always wondered what the bulb looked like inside these globe fixtures. The mystery is finally solved!!