8 Ways to Save Money at Home.
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a fruitful money tree growing in your back yard, chances are you probably look for ways to cut costs around the house without sacrificing...
How to Achieve Added Electrical Safety at Home.
On any given day, you probably don’t give much thought to your home’s electrical system. After all, what’s there to think about? You turn the lights on, you turn the...
The Value of an Annual Whole-House Wiring & Safety Inspection
Though your spring cleaning and home maintenance to-do list may be reaching epic proportions, there is one thing you can’t afford to overlook: having your home wiring inspected. It’s especially...
How to Prevent Home Cooking Fires.
If you’ve never experienced a home cooking fire, it’s easy to imagine such a possibility as just about the last thing could ever happen in your home. But not so...
Is it Time to Upgrade or Replace Your Electric Service Panel?
Part of the charm of living in Chicagoland is the number of older homes, especially the well maintained variety. Charming, that is, for those of us who take time out...
Knowing When to Replace an Electrical Outlet
A home owner’s eye is trained to look for certain telltale signs of wear and tear both indoors and out. If you run out of hot water 2 minutes into...
Common Electrical Repairs for Chicagoland Home Owners
From the moment we wake up in the morning until we drift off into sweet slumber, we depend on electricity. In fact, we depend on it even during our non-waking...
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a byproduct of burning various fuels and can come from a variety of common, everyday home appliances. It’s a tasteless, odorless, colorless, and poisonous gas when...
Benefits of a Whole-House Surge Protector
Ah, Mother Nature. Ever full of surprises. Some wonderful and inspiring. Some not so much. Take lighting for example. Just one bolt of lightning can damage or destroy your valuable...
Why You Should Schedule a Fire Safety Inspection
During a typical year, home electrical problems result in an estimated 90,000 fires. These, in turn, cause untold injuries and an extensive loss of property. How do most home fires...