Let there be light! It seems like a simple thing to install a light bulb to illuminate a dark room. However, not every room deserves to be awash with white light. The lighting can affect our mood and behavior and can even boost or have a negative impact on our productivity. Fortunately, with advancements in [...]
It can be frustrating to have things in your home not functioning properly, especially around the holidays. There are some things you can take care of yourself, of course, but there are others that can be difficult or downright dangerous to take on on your own. Electrical issues, such as a short circuit, are examples [...]
Did you know that from 2012 to 2016, eight in 10 home fires in the US involved electrical malfunctions? These fires caused a yearly $1.3 billion in property damage within that period. Each year, they resulted in 440 fatalities and another 1,250 injuries. The thing is, many of these electrical failures are preventable. If only [...]
There are few things more irritating than a faulty fire alarm. You're just sitting at home minding your own business, and suddenly the piercing shriek of the alarm starts blaring. Fire alarms are, of course, a vital safety feature that we cannot do without. However, the sound of a false fire alarm is jolting and [...]
Few things are as devastating as having a fire destroy your home. Fires rage quickly and don't discriminate. Everyone's at risk. To keep your home and your loved ones safe, it's important to learn fire safety. In this article, we'll focus on electrical fires and how you can prevent them in your home. What Causes [...]
A survey found that between 2012 and 2016, almost three of every five homes that had a fire did not have a working smoke detector or any smoke detector at all. Although your home may already have smoke detectors, it is possible they aren't the best type available for safety. If you want to keep [...]
Lightning strikes . . . and the first thing it does is take out all of your electronics. Your neighbor, however, still has her laptops, consoles, and televisions working perfectly. She had the right kind of surge protector. Surge protectors might look the same, but they are not created equal. If you want to keep [...]
Do you have valuable equipment plugged into a regular wall socket? If so, you're at risk of exposing it to electrical surges that could damage or even destroy it. And these surges don't only come from lightning strikes. There can be many sources. An A/C unit or refrigerator running on overdrive can cause one. So [...]
It cools your home in the summer. It lights your way at night. And it allows you to have ice at your fingertips during a hot, summer day. It's electricity, of course! And without it, we'd be living much warmer and darker lives. We use a lot more electricity in the summer. And this usage [...]
Smoke detectors, like any other appliances in the house, should be cleaned regularly. People tend to get them installed, and they forget about them. They need maintenance to be able to work correctly and avoid risky situations. Non-perfectly working smoke detectors cause many fires in our houses. You should have suitable operating smoke detectors. Here [...]
