Power Through the Next Outage With a Backup Generator
During a prolonged outage, many of us power up a portable generator to keep the refrigerated food cold and the phones charged. This is a smart move for any prepared homeowner. However, these machines can be dangerous if you use them wrong. You could accidentally invite deadly gases into your living room or even start […]
Where to Start When It Comes to Cleaning Your Lights
Cleaning your lights makes your home brighter and more welcoming. Clean lights also improve the quality of air in your home and make life easier for people who have allergies or respiratory problems. In addition, when you clean your lights, you remove a safety hazard, for dirty lights are at risk of overheating. But there’s […]
Learning Your Electrical Panel’s Language
We tend to take our electrical panel for granted. It keeps our electronics working, keeps us warm or cold, provides light and food – whatever we need or want usually involves electricity. Your electrical panel will notify you if it has a problem, but you must know the signals your panel is sending. Signs Your […]
Getting Your EV Charger Back to Life When It Refuses to Start
We have all felt that sudden pit in our stomach when we plug in our car at night, but the little charging light stays stubbornly dark. It’s even worse when you’re about to head out on a long trip or rushing to an important obligation. Before you call a tow truck or get an electrician […]
Home Lighting Basics That Every Homeowner Should Know
Lighting is a crucial part of your home, one that is more complicated than many people realize. You need to have enough lighting in a given space to see clearly, but it should also enhance your home’s atmosphere and decor. Finding the right lighting for your home takes time and experimentation on your part, but […]
How Generator Maintenance Can Save You Time and Money
If you own a standby generator for your home, keeping it in good working order is essential. That way, you can count on it to work when you need it most. Best of all, there are only a handful of maintenance tasks that generators require. Here’s what they are and how performing them on schedule […]
Winter Safety Essentials for Electrical Panels in Older Homes
Older homes have both character and history, but they also come with electrical systems that may not be designed for winter demands. Cold weather can place extra stress on an older electrical panel, especially when heaters, humidifiers and holiday lighting are in use. Understanding how to protect and monitor your panel during winter can help […]
How to Perform an EV Charger Inspection
Your EV charger is an essential part of your vehicle’s set-up. Just like you want to check tire pressure, you should also inspect your EV charger at least once a year to make sure everything is working as it should. Don’t worry; this is a straightforward process that can be done in just a couple […]