Ungrounded outlets are dangerous. However, many homeowners might not recognize the danger that they present. If you look around your home, you will see a combination of two-prong and three-prong outlets. You’ve probably never cared to look up what the… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘electrical safety’
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Preparing for the Next Power Outage
You never know when the next power outage will happen. It could be because of an unexpected power surge, a tornado or thunderstorm rolling through your neighborhood, or plain old human error. Nobody is perfect, but you need to do… Read More
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Important Spring Electrical Projects
When someone says “spring cleaning,” your mind usually goes right to dusting, vacuuming, and packing away the warm clothes. While all of those things are important, you should also remember that your electrical system needs some spring maintenance as well…. Read More
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Avoiding Electrical Safety Hazards in Your Home
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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Reasons to NOT Do Your Own Electrical Work
Many homeowners really enjoy the DIY trend, and we agree that it can be a great way to learn new things and save some money in the process. However, some people think that it is okay to do their own… Read More
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The Anatomy of Your Home’s Electrical System
Most homeowners don’t really give their electrical system a whole lot of thought until something goes wrong. However, one of the best ways to prevent issues is to know the parts of the system and how they are supposed to… Read More
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Is it Time to Replace Your Electrical Wiring?
Did you know that more than 40,000 of the house fires that happen every year in the United States can be attributed to faulty electrical wiring? Since we have more electronic devices than ever, it is putting more strain than… Read More
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Things Every Homeowner Should Know about Power Strips
Nearly every home has multiple power strips in use at any given time. With all the electronic devices we have come to depend on, we need the extra plugs to power everything. While they are quite handy, these types of… Read More
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Tips for Childproofing Your Electrical Outlets
Children are super curious by nature. When you’ve got little ones around, it’s especially important to be vigilant about safety in all parts of your home. One aspect of your home that can be especially dangerous for your tiny humans… Read More
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Why Is My Light Switch Buzzing?
If any of the light switches in your home or office are making a buzzing, crackling, or popping noise, it can be highly disconcerting. Those are supposed to be quiet, right? Any noise your light switch makes besides the “clicking”… Read More