Energy costs can be a major portion of any family's budget. If you seem to be spending an unreasonable amount on your electrical service, more…
Read MoreWhether it’s safe to unscrew a light bulb in your home depends on whether the light bulb is broken and whether there’s power running to it. When bulbs aren’t broken, changing them is probably one of the simplest, safest electrical tasks homeowners can take on. When light bulbs are broken, you’ll need to take some…
Read MoreYou peer out your back window one night only to realize that the backyard looks awfully dark. As a matter of fact, it’s basically pitch black. At this moment you realize you’re in need of some exterior lighting. As you begin doing some research online you find a few fixtures that catch your eye, but…
Read MoreWhether you were moving furniture and accidentally put a hole in the wall with a chair leg or you attempted to tackle an electrical project and needed to access wires behind the wall, you now have a hole that needs to be repaired. After all, it’s something every homeowner should be able to tackle as you’ll…
Read MoreRemember the good old days when every two pronged plug was the same shape? Every outlet looked the same – two slots that had been painted over dozens of times. Well, times have changed and modern technology has thrown many of us into a state of confusion with the inception of USB outlets in our…
Read MoreSure, dimmer switches are great for setting the mood. They’re also a nice way to get just the right amount of light in any room of the house, but did you know they can help save you money? See below to find out how installing something as simple as a plastic switch can save you…
Read MoreContrary to popular belief, extension cords could actually be causing more harm than good. If you do not take precautions with your homes electrical system, the end result could be serious injury or even death. A few simple steps can be taken to maintain your homes electrical system and eliminate the threat of serious problems:…
Read MoreYour carbon monoxide (CO) detector can literally be a lifesaver. It can also drive you crazy at times—especially when it’s making constant noise and you don’t know what that noise means! To help you understand what carbon monoxide warning sounds are—and when they’re alerting you to a potential emergency, check out our helpful guide to…
Read MoreEver walk across a carpeted room, grab the door knob to open up the door and get shocked as soon as you touched the handle? That my friend, is a result of static electricity and although the resulting shocks aren’t necessarily dangerous, they can be quite startling. Today is National Static Electricity Day and we’re…
Read MoreWaiting anxiously for trick-or-treaters to show up at your door? We’ve got a few ideas that will keep you busy until they arrive. Show off your festiveness and creativity this year by equipping your home with these easy electrical-themed Halloween decorations: Tin-Can Lanterns Head over to your recycling bin and pull out a bunch of…
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