Tips To Lower Your Electric Bill
With winter just around the corner, many Waldorf homeowners are looking for ways to control their electric bills in the coming months. It feels like the cost to heat your home is constantly increasing. So staying within your household budget is always a stressful balancing act. However, when you follow a few tips from the […]
Important Safety Tips To Avoid Electrical Fires
With over 25,000 electrical fires in homes across the United States each year, it is essential that every homeowner understand some basic electrical safety tips to prevent electrical fires in their homes. Some of the information can seem very basic or even common sense. But it is shocking how many times each year, an electrical […]
Are Electric Fireplaces A Reliable Heat Source
As winter nears, many Waldorf homeowners are looking for creative options for heating their homes. And one of the latest choices is the addition of an electric fireplace. But consumers want to know more about these fixtures and what the pros are saying about them before they opt to install an electric fireplace in their […]
Is It Time For An Electrical Panel Upgrade?
Most homeowners only have a vague idea of what their electrical panel is and where it is located. It is the large box that is mounted where all the electrical service enters your house. And hopefully, yours has many circuit breakers in it rather than fuses. If you still have a fuse box in your […]
How To Safely Use A Power Strip
Most homeowners love power strips for their added function when outlets are maxed out. You might love everything about your quaint 1960s home, except the lack of outlets on the kitchen counter. As a result, there is no place to plug in a coffee maker, toaster oven, and that cool blender that makes the perfect […]
Are GFCI Outlets Needed In The Bathroom And Kitchen?
If you are thinking about a remodel or even house shopping, knowing a bit about GFCI outlets can help you with your task at hand. In the case of a remodel, you will need to include GFCIs in areas that could potentially be moist. In most cases, that consists of the bathrooms, kitchen, laundry area, […]
The Benefits Of LED Lighting
Most homeowners take modern lighting for granted. We never lived in a time when candles provided lighting. All we ever needed to do was flip a switch and have instant access to reliable and safe lighting. But there has been one significant advance in recent years that you might not be aware of or taking […]
Essential Considerations When Creating A Home Office
Over the last year, many residents have discovered more advantages to working at home than they ever imagined. Once they got used to the solitude, they began to embrace the casual attire, better coffee and snacks than the break room, and lack of time wasted on their commute. However, they also quickly discovered that the […]
Things To Do That Will Prevent An Electrical Fire In Your Home
Most homeowners would be shocked to learn that over 25,000 residential electrical fires occur annually in the United States. And even more upsetting is that many could have been easily avoided. But we never like to think about these bad things happening in our homes. However, we should all be aware of the causes of […]
Important Electrical Tips To Consider Before Starting A Home Addition
When your current home is no longer meeting your needs, it is not uncommon to begin shopping for a larger or more well-suited home. However, with the price of real estate skyrocketing, many homeowners choose to undertake a significant home renovation or home addition. These projects offer a more affordable way to meet their needs […]
