Over the years, you are sure to have noticed increases in your electric bill. But most of the time, you chalk it up to a rate increase or added fees and taxes. Since the 1950s, the average household’s electric bill has increased to be about 13 times what it was 70 years ago. But there have also been many wonderful additions to the average home, such as central air conditioning, massive appliances, televisions, computers, and gaming systems. However, with all of this consumption, you will be happy to know that there are several ways that you can reduce your electrical costs without drastically altering your lifestyle. Read More

The only time you use the words snap, crackle, or pop should be when describing the charm and sound of a roaring campfire. If you find that onomatopoeias, words that resemble or suggest a sound, are creeping into your vocabulary to describe your electrical switches, then you have a reason to be very concerned. And at the very least, you need to call in a licensed electrician to evaluate the switch and your home’s entire electrical system to ensure your safety. Read More

Most folks know the basics of electrical safety in their homes. And while there are a few simple mistakes that are often caused by holiday lighting and excessive use of appliances when preparing a holiday feast, we will not bore you with reiterating common sense warning, other than to say, be smart. You know that twelve strings of lights on your holiday tree should not be plugged into a single outlet. So don’t let your desire to create the perfect holiday atmosphere turn into a potentially life-threatening electrical fire in your home. Read More

Every homeowner loves the thought of saving money. And when you can save money and be more environmentally conscious, everyone wins. Below are some simple ideas and concepts that will help you save some green for your wallet and planet. Read More

Many homeowners think that they have the knowledge and skill needed to complete most electrical repairs and small projects around the house. But the truth is that all electrical work has the potential to turn into a hazardous or even deadly event. One wrong move with a wire, or losing focus for just a second can result in a severe electrical shock or worse. Read More

Many homeowners have no idea when it is time to consider upgrading their home’s electrical panel. The assumption is that if it is still distributing power throughout the house, then it must be working just fine. But that is not always the case. Everything in your home will wear out over time. And in the case of your electrical panel, good timing on the replacement could save you time, frustration, and the potential of a life-threatening electrical fire in your home. Below are some of the factors to take into consideration when evaluating the function of your electrical panel and the wisdom in replacing it. Read More

When you walk into your home and flip a light switch, you expect the lights to turn on. And when that happens, you continue on through the house with no further thoughts about your electrical system. And this is the way any modern convenience is supposed to work. But from time to time, you need to take a few minutes and think about all of the components providing these magical moments of light, hot water, and hot food. Read More

The holiday season will be here before you know it. And with it will come, family and friends, who are ready to celebrate, which means some added expenses for food, gifts, and more. So finding little ways to reduce your household bills can be a real lifesaver. And one of the best places to start that savings is with your home’s electrical bill. Read More

The first piece of information that you are sure to need is an answer to one simple question. What is an electrical panel? And the answer is not as complicated as you might think. The electrical panel in your home is located where the electrical service enters the house. It runs into the electrical panel and is reduced to separate circuits and distributed to the various spaces in your home. You might know this as your breaker or fuse box because this is where you go when there is an issue with your home’s power. With this basic knowledge, now we can dig deeper into an electrical panel upgrade. Read More

While having an electrical issue in your home is undoubtedly annoying, it is not something that should ever be overlooked or undertaken as a weekend DIY project to save a few dollars. The issues that we will be discussing can appear to have very simple solutions. But what every homeowner needs to understand is that these are relatively simple and fast solutions for a trained and licensed electrician. By making your home’s electrical system a DIY project, you are asking for many more annoying little issues and the potential for an electrical fire in your home. The most that you need to do when you encounter an electrical problem in your home is turn off the breaker and call in a professional. Both of these steps are equally important in a proper and safe solution to the problem. Read More