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5 Ways to Prevent Your Pets from Electrical Hazards

Your furry friends are important members of the family, and it’s important to protect your pets and keep them safe from harm. You know to build a fence and prevent them from eating unhealthy foods, but one potential threat that often gets overlooked is electrical hazards. Electronic devices often have bright colors and noises that […]

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Details about Home EV Chargers and Installation for Electric Car Owners

Electric vehicles are more popular than ever – in fact, sales increased 72% in 2021, according to Kelley Blue Book. The increased demand for electric vehicles means electric car home charging stations are a must-have. While installation is an investment, the benefits of having an EV charger at home makes it well worth your money. […]

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Why Electrical Maintenance is Important to Any Household or Business

It is easy to forget about electrical maintenance. Why? Most wires that power the home or business we never actually see. Plus, many people only think about electricity when they need an electrician or when their clocks need resetting after a bad storm. However, deferring regular maintenance can be damaging in more ways than one. […]

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7 Warning Signs You Need to Replace Your Electrical Service Panel

What is an Electrical Panel? Electric panels are sometimes referred to as breaker panels, load centers, service panels, or breaker boxes. It’s the box often in the basement, garage, or utility closet connecting the external wires from the street to the internal wires to the home, providing your lights, appliances, and more with electricity. Most […]

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Winter Electrical Safety Checklist To Get Your Home Winter Ready

1. Check for and prevent leaks Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. The melt from winter snow and ice can cause water leaks that could affect your home’s electrical panels or outlets. Check any equipment that could cause potential leaking, such as your water heater, and ensure it is working properly. Make sure house […]

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Knob-and-Tube Wiring

Was your home built before 1950? There’s a good chance you have knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring. This early method of wiring was most common in North America from around the 1880s to the 1940s as American’s used less energy and electricians were less skilled. As years passed and more energy is consumed by televisions, computers, air […]

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Make the Most of Your Storage: Selecting the Best Lighting for Closets, Pantries, and Other Storage Areas

When was the last time you dug through your storage areas just to realize you can’t find the item you’re looking for? It’s not because you misplaced it – it’s because you can’t see well enough in the dark areas to locate the object you need. While having closet lighting or cabinet lighting might not […]

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The Benefits Of Smart Switches

An increasing number of homeowners are adding “smart” devices to their homes. These connected devices and appliances perform tasks or automated routines to save energy, money or time or improve security. In fact, consumers are expected to spend $62 billion worldwide on smart home-related devices in 2021. Smart switches can be an important part of […]

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