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The Problem with Knob and Tube Wiring
Knob and tube wiring was once a state-of-the-art solution for electrical systems in older homes. However, as electrical standards have evolved, this outdated wiring method has become a significant concern...
5 Reasons Your Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping and What to Do About It
Your home's major systems are equipped with various safety features designed to keep you safe. Your electrical system is no different. If you've ever experienced a circuit breaker repeatedly tripping,...
Everything You Should Know About Power Strips
Today, our homes are more plugged-in and connected than ever before. And with all the appliances, TVs, video game consoles, tablets and other devices, it may seem like your home...
Protect Your Home from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Hazards
Every May, the United States observes National Electrical Safety Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about electrical hazards and promoting safety measures to prevent accidents. In recent years, one particular...
Illuminating the Importance of Spring Home Maintenance
As the vibrant colors of spring begin to emerge, homeowners often find themselves inspired to breathe new life into their living spaces. While the season beckons for outdoor activities and...
12 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to decorate our homes inside and out, gather with family and friends, and enjoy all the beauty and wonder of...
The Dangers of a Power Outage
From the lights that illuminate our homes at night to the appliances that allow us to store food, cook, and clean, nearly everything in our lives depends on a steady...
Everything You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets
When it comes to electricity, safety is always a concern. When everything goes according to plan, electrical current runs safely through insulated wires to switches, wall outlets, appliances, and gadgets...
Common Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
A light is a light, right? Not exactly. Overhead lighting, sconces, pendants, track lighting – sure, they all provide light. But some are better suited for certain applications than others....
How to Beef Up Home Electrical Safety
You power your home with energy, but do you practice electrical and appliance safety? The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 31,000 home electrical fires occur every year, and...
How to Use Power Strips Safely
Once upon a time, being connected with someone meant keeping in touch by writing letters, attending family reunions, saying hello at the supermarket, or joining the same club. Not that...
Electrical Safety – Proceed with Caution
Ever wonder how easy it is to take certain things for granted? You want to watch television? You turn it on. Your phone needs recharging? Just plug it in. Need...
Fall Electrical Safety Tips
For the most part, electrical safety tips are the same, no matter what the season. Still, as our daily habits change from one to the next, it’s always a good...
Why You Should Inspect Your Electrical Outlets
Ah, the humble electrical outlet – a true unsung hero of modern times. Something most homeowners don’t spend a lot of time thinking about – and yet you really should....
Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
When you drive around town from early December through roughly mid-January, you can’t help but absorb some holiday cheer – maybe even with an added dose of good will. That’s...
