If you are like most homeowners, you likely don’t think about your electrical outlets unless they stop working. However, if your home was built even a few decades ago, you may have outdated electrical outlets that are quietly putting your… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘electrical safety’
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Practice Holiday Light Hanging Safety This Winter
As winter approaches and the nights become longer, one way to bring some cheer to your home is to hang beautiful and colorful holiday decorations. Whether you have plans to hang elaborate lights around your house, or you just want… Read More
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Critical Power Strip Safety Tips
Power strips and extension cords are found frequently throughout many homes. During the fall and winter season, as people put up plenty of exciting outdoor decorations, even more power strips and extension cords are used to carry electricity to these… Read More
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Reasons Why Your Electrical Outlet Stopped Working
Without the electrical outlets located throughout your home, you wouldn’t be able to plug anything in. Think about all of the kitchen appliances, coffee makers, smart home assistants, and desk lamps that will be left sad, dark, and lonely! Here… Read More
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4 Electrical Problems Every Homeowner Should be Able to Recognize
If there was a problem with any of the electrical elements in your home, would you be able to tell? Would you know what needed to be done to fix it? When it comes to your electrical system, even the… Read More
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3 Ways to Stop an Electrical Fire
Electrical fires are more common than you might think. More than 20,000 electrical fires are reported every year, which may shock you. Improper handling of electrical devices and not observing safety measures and guidelines often spark these fires. What can… Read More
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How to Ensure Electrical Safety Around Your Pool
July is almost over and August is almost here. You know what that means: spending more and more time around your backyard swimming pool. Following all safety rules around the pool should be second nature by now. However, it’s all… Read More
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3 Common Electrical Safety Hazards
Your home’s electrical system is integral to maintaining your comfort. We all depend on electricity for nearly every part of our lives. As important as your electrical system is, there are certain electrical safety hazards that you will want to… Read More
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Swimming Pool Electrical Safety
Since Memorial Day is the unofficial first day of summer, many families have opened their backyard pool for the summer. The weather is really warming up here in Maryland, so you’re probably eager to jump in as soon as possible!… Read More