Reasons To Only Hire Licensed Electricians

Many homeowners love DIY projects. They watch videos online to accomplish various home improvement projects or carry out minor repairs to fix broken or damaged things in the house in their spare time and save some money.

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Understanding the Various Types of Electrical House Wiring Systems

Wiring in a home is designed to distribute the energy required for various electrical appliances. The process of house wiring includes professional installation of electrical outlets, breakers, switches, and circuits.

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The Various Benefits of Installing Tamper-Resistant Outlets

When homeowners are expecting their first child, there are many safety precautions that should be considered.

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Everything There Is to Know About AFCI Outlets

Since their induction as a National Electrical Code standard in 1999, AFCI outlets have become a staple in protecting homes against fires.

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Understanding Electrical Faults (GFCI and AFCI)

Have you ever heard the terms GFCI and AFCI? If you haven’t - or you have, but you are still unsure how these work - you’ve come to the right place.

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How to Check for a Bad Circuit Breaker

Circuit breakers, also known as safety switches, can be problematic when broken.

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Top Reasons to Call an Emergency Electrician

As homeowners, we all, at some point, have faced flickering light fixtures, tripped circuit breakers, burnt out bulbs, dead outlets, broken light switches, and power outages.

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Are Electrical Outlets Dangerous?

Since their primary purpose is to supply electricity, they can be a safety issue for many homeowners, especially with children in the house.

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Reasons Light Bulbs Burn Out Too Fast

Electrical problems are unavoidable in every household, and one common issue that homeowners deal with is burning out of the light bulbs.

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Why Electrical Grounding Is Essential

One of the critical parts of protecting a home from electrical fires and other associated damage is proper grounding.

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Bathroom Lighting Design Tips

The right type of lighting can make even the simplest of bathrooms feel like an oasis.

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Landscape Lighting Design

The steps for implementing a landscape lighting plan.

Drama-free Electrical Safety

Electrical issues that always cause concern

Do I Need GFCI Outlets In My Bathroom?

The main purpose of GFCI outlets is to prevent the risk of electrical shock from happening.

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Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill Part Two

More strategies for lowering your electric bill!

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Ways To Lower Your Electric Bill Today Part One

The first of a two-part series on saving money on your electric bill

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Am I Experiencing an Electrical Emergency?

We’ve compiled a list of indicators that your electrical situation is an emergency and needs attention fast -- and what to do when that happens.

Smart Technology is in High Demand

What to know about homeowners jumping on board with smart home technology.

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Electrical Security Measures

A survey was done of former burglars to find out the kinds of things that were off-putting to them when they approached a house to rob. Here are some of the electrical deterrents burglars don't like.

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Holiday Electrical Safety

There are some excellent ways to prepare and correct potential safety hazards before the big day.