A home’s electrical system requires maintenance just like your car or an air conditioning system. A neglected electrical system greatly puts the home and the household at risk. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, there is an estimated 51,000 fires, with an average 1,400 injuries, and around 500 deaths per year and they are…
Not only do families gather in the kitchen for their favorite meals, but the kitchen is a place that memories are made, and families touch base before going their separate ways for the day. That’s why this is the first and most important room in the house that homeowners are looking to upgrade. Along with…
The circuit breakers are one of the most important components to a home or commercial building’s electrical system. However, the circuit breakers are constantly misused, which can lead to severe consequences. One common problem is not understanding each circuit breaker’s capacity loads and the consequences of exceeding them. For those who are experiencing frequent short…
Do you have light bulbs that don’t just go out, rather they tend to burst or explode? When a light bulb goes out with a pop this is not normal and needs to be looked into. Light bulbs should not explode, and when they do, it can lead a major mess and leave harmful glass…
Do you want to add lights or a ceiling fan to a room or part of the home that has no existing electrical? Replacing an old fixture with a new one is much easier and often can be done really quickly. However, when lights or ceiling fans need to be added to an area without…
Is it time to upgrade or replace your home’s electrical panel? The electrical panel is an essential part of the home overall electrical system. The electrical panel controls the flow of electricity to the home and act as its primary safety mechanism. For those who are unsure if they need to have their electrical panel…
When you live in an area like we do in Florida, you know that you are going to experience your fair share of storms. That’s why many homeowners make it a priority to have a generator to give them power when they lose it during a hurricane or tropical storm. While having a generator is…
If your home doesn’t have protection against power surges, you could be putting yourself in a position where your electronics could sustain serious damage. With the amount of storms that we experience in our area, whole home surge protection isn’t something that many homeowners can afford to go without. Power surges can be severe and…
If you are like most people, you run into times that you need an extension cord to get power to a desired location. Most of us have areas in our home that don’t have a convenient place to plug something in and will need to use an extension cord to solve the problem. While these…
Have you found yourself standing in the light bulb aisle at the grocery store wondering which light bulb you should choose for your home? There are so many options, it can be difficult to choose the right one for each area of your home. You need to think about a couple of things as you…
