Are you considering doing some electrical work on your own? The Internet is full of tips, suggestions, recommendations and ideas about almost every aspect of human life. There are a lot of do-it-yourself or DIY tips and videos on the Internet which promises that you can actually do almost everything on your own. However,…
As we have all recently witnessed, hurricane activity and winter storms can wreak havoc on the Texas power grid, despite our best efforts. A home generator can alleviate concerns like these and allow homeowners to sit out a storm in relative comfort. If you’re in the market for this emergency power source, we’re here…
Whether you are decorating for yourself or decorating in order to stage your home, most homeowners can agree that hanging Christmas lights will be the most time-consuming task for the holidays and one of the most dangerous. Knowing how to properly install and maintain your Christmas lights could be the difference between happy holidays or…
When you decide to take action against electricity waste at home, it can sometimes be hard to decide where to start. It may be tempting to track down “energy vampires” like device chargers and small appliances with digital clocks, but the potential energy savings from many of those efforts are negligible. If you really…
Imagine that you have just moved into your new home and are busy unpacking boxes and arranging furniture. You notice that your main bedroom does not have an overhead light, so you decide to decorate the space with several lamps. After you have all the lamps in place, you plug one of them in, turn…
The electrical panel is the backbone of your home’s electrical system. Most people probably don’t give it a second thought, however, until something happens with their electricity. When people read the words electrical panel, they probably only think of tripped breakers. And yes, that’s where you go to handle those. However, like most things,…
Once you’ve done the work and research, and picked out a new lighting system for your home, it’s time to install it. Should you install it yourself, or call a professional electrician for help? Here is why enlisting a professional is the way to go: Safety The most important reason to consider having a professional…
While there are some home repairs that you can attempt yourself, such as fixing a leaky faucet, electrical repairs are not included in that list. You should hire a professional electrician for all electrical repairs. Many homeowners are tempted to try handling electrical repairs on their own to save money. For all home repairs, going…
You open your mailbox and you see it: the electric bill. You open the envelope and are shocked to find an unusually high bill for the month, maybe your bill doubled or tripled. Why is this? You ask yourself: Why is my electric bill so high? What changed this month from last month? What could…
Space heater safety is a definite concern during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires and home heating fire deaths happen every winter because of improper heater operation. In fact, the NFPA reported that 53 percent of home fires between 2011 and 2015 resulted from home heating equipment placed…
