Some eschew amenities in a modern home for the warmer feel of an older home. While that Victorian home evokes a bygone era, it may also come with some unusual electrical problems. …
Child Proof Your Home
Every year it’s estimated by the US Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that at least 24,000 children under the age of 10-years-old are seriously hurt in a household accident …
Why Your Circuit Breaker Trips and How To Fix It
We've all been there at one time or another: you plug in an appliance or electronic device and everything grinds to a halt as the circuit breaker trips. You head to the basement …
How To Troubleshoot Dead Electrical Outlets
There are few things more annoying than plugging in a device or appliance and finding out your electrical outlet is dead. Below are a handful of steps to troubleshoot a dead …
3 Common, Avoidable Causes of Electrical Fires
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there are over 26,100 electrical fires in the United States each year, causing deaths or injuries to more than 1,300 people. Many of …