About 6.8% of all home fires are due to an electrical malfunction. While cooking takes a massive lead at 50.2% for being the cause of home fires, electrical malfunction is still the fourth highest-ranking cause on the U.S. Fire Administration's list. A circuit breaker box is meant to run quietly. So, if you notice any [...]
Hiring an electrician can be expensive, and you'll waste time waiting. When you do it yourself, you can get the job done faster and save money. Is your electrical outlet not working? Do you know how to do an electrical outlet repair? What are the key steps you should take no matter what the problem [...]
Did you know that the three largest categories of electricity consumption include air conditioning at 17%, space heating at 15%, and water heating at 14%? We use electricity in almost every area or room in our house, whether it's a lamp or the AC, it's everywhere Electricity and our appliances come with issues that arise [...]
Your electricity is the most commonly used system within your home. It is responsible for keeping your lights running, your television on, and all your appliances doing their job. When it's working as it should, it is often overlooked but when there is an issue, you can find yourself in a dangerous situation. While many [...]
Did you know that there are 51,000 electrical fires in the United States every year? These account for 500 deaths and more than $1.3 billion in property damage. It is one of the main reasons that, when you are hiring a professional electrician, you need one that is licensed and insured. Unfortunately, there is a [...]
Across the United States, many families lose loved ones due to electrical accidents. These accidents are not incidences that people think about possibly happening in their homes. Unfortunately, these accidents do occur in many people's homes. Some of them take place because of outlets not working properly. You may be wondering how you can keep [...]
Do-it-yourself projects around the house are great. Not only can they keep you busy in a healthy and creative way, but they can also save you money and add serious value to your home. When they're done correctly, that is. But there are certain DIY tasks that no homeowner should attempt without at least a [...]
Faulty electrical wiring in your home can be dangerous. Often, these electrical problems exist and you may not be aware of them. There are warning signs that will tell you whether your home has an electrical problem. However, you must know what they are in order to accurately pinpoint them and get help. Here are [...]
Is there something living in your walls? Despite having all of nature to run around in, rats, mice, and other rodents seem to want nothing more than to break into our homes and make messes. And while finding mouse droppings in your pantry is not exactly fun, it's nothing compared to a rat-induced electrical blackout. [...]
In 2019, eight percent of electrical injuries were fatal. Around 30% of those injuries happened at a private residence. That's why it's never a good idea to try solving electrical issues yourself. Many homeowners prefer to fix electrical work themselves, but that isn't always possible. Sometimes, you have to buckle down and hire a professional. [...]
