Overhead Lighting: Your Options
Various overhead lighting options are explored in this post. Choose from several different designs to make your lighting lovely and functional.
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Replacing a Light Switch
Light switches and various styles are discussed in this post. Detailed instructions on how to replace and install them are given.
Energy Saving Tips For Winter
Simple tips on lowering your electric consumption during winter are offered in this post. Several practical steps are mentioned to keep the home warm and to prevent heat loss.
Your Friend: The Circuit Breaker
A look at the difference between a fuse box and a circuit breaker. Comments from the Electrician are offered.
Light Up Your Night!
You can improve the light in your room by using light sources such as LED ribbon lights, lightning strips or rope lights. You can place them in a way so that your bathroom or bedroom looks much nicer (behind the headboard, for example).
Home Tech Marries Form and Function
A guest blog which highlights how modern technology can have a stylish and functional place in your home.
Can I Use Electrical Tape To Splice Two Wires?
Post describes importance of not using electrical tape to splice wires in home. It gives a description of tools needed to get the job done right in order to ensure safety.
How Do Electrical Fires Start And How Do You Put Them Out?
This post talks about electrical fires and how they start. It goes on to give advice on how to tackle them and put them out if you ever encounter one.
How Do You Fix An Electrical Socket That Doesn’t Have Power?
When an electrical socket loses power it can be frustrating. This helpful walk through gives you the tips you need to fix the problem.
How Do You Protect Underground Wires
This post offers guidance on how to protect underground wires when starting a build or adding outdoor landscaping.
How To Flip An Electrical Socket
Upside down electrical sockets in the home are discussed in this post. Step by step instructions are given on how to fix this problem.
How To Read The Electric Meter At Your Home
By reading the electric meter yourself, you can see how much electricity you are using. It’s fairly simple to do.
How To Install An Electrical Outlet To The Outside Of A Home
here are some tips on how to install an electrical outlet on the outside of the home. If you’re planning on installing an electrical outlet outside of your home this is a must read.
What is Fish Tape?
The tool fish tape is defined in this post. Where to buy fish tape and an alternative to this useful tool are likewise mentioned.
Keep an Electrical Toolkit!
Having a handy home electrical toolkit is the subject of this post. A helpful checklist of the essential tools to fill this kit is provided.
Contractor’s Trend Spotlight
LED lights are the new thing to add to your home. They are not only visually pleasing, but they are cost effective and more environmentally friendly compared to regular light bulbs.
Wood Burning vs. Gas Fireplaces –Pros and Cons
Gas fireplaces are very convenient with minimal mess left behind. They also cost way more money than the conventional wood fireplace.
Light Your Pilot Light!
Help is given in this post on how to light your pilots in your home. Detailed instructions are given so that you may be able to this safely and efficiently.
How to Make Sure Your Furnace is Ready for Winter
This post highlights how a homeowner can prep their fireplace for winter. Tips and tricks are offered.
Changing A Switch to a Dimmer
How to adapt your current lighting to adopt a dimmer switch, including whether to go for a fan control or dimmer switch is discussed in this post. Where to shop online for fabulous mirrors is also highlighted.