Your bags are packed and you’re ready to go! Whether you’re leaving for a weekend trip or an extended period of time, there are important things to consider to secure the safety of your property while you’re away. Get a Home Security System Your first line of defense against burglary or home disaster is a…
That summer heat we’ve been waiting for is coming up fast! Staying cold can be a struggle during this season, and our efforts often lead to energy being wasted. These hot tips will keep your house cool and your energy bill even cooler. Top 7 Tips Tune up your air conditioner. Before it’s time to…
When you have a tripped breaker, it has stopped the flow of electricity to a certain circuit in your home in order to protect the circuit from overheating and causing damage. You can usually tell your breaker is tripped because an appliance or device will suddenly turn off. Do you know what could be causing…
We live in an era of technology which unfortunately means that we add a new kind of mess to our homes: the many electrical cords all over the floor! From TVs to computers, our gadgets come with power cords that take up space and create clutter. Now that spring cleaning season is here, there’s no…
When thinking about household electrical problems, homeowners often think of storm surges and lights being too bright or too dim. However, the most serious electrical problems can often come from the smallest spaces, such as sparking outlets. Let’s take a look at the causes and risks of a sparking electrical outlet. What Causes a Sparking…
Lighting is one of the most essential elements in home decor. When done right, it combines style and functionality to light up spaces properly. If you’re building or renovating your house, you may have heard about recessed lights, also known as can lights. They differ from hanging light fixtures because they’re installed above the ceiling…
As technology advances and houses are built more quickly across America, older houses and their components naturally become out of date and their efficiencies slowly decline. Older housing components and aging systems aren’t necessarily a bad thing as many of them were built to last and still perform their tasks well enough. However, older electrical…
According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoke alarms only went off in 53% of the home fires reported in the United States between 2009 and 2013. On the other hand, 59% of home fire deaths happened in homes with no smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that weren’t working properly. If you don’t have…
Several factors can cause flickering lights in your home. Sometimes it’s something as small as a bulb screwed in crookedly, which is an easy fix. Other times it’s a circuit connection that became loose, which poses a fire risk. While the tips below can help you identify the problem, we encourage you to call a…
Almost 25,000 electrical fires occur each year in the United States. One way to avoid this type of risk is to take proper precautions when installing fixtures or outlets. If you have some basic skills and the right tools, these tips can help you make the installation process less stressful and time-consuming. Make Starter Holes…