As a homeowner, you’ve likely made some updates to both the inside and outside of your house over the years. Many of those enhancements are probably for aesthetic purposes. But don’t forget about making needed changes to some behind-the-scenes elements, too. We touched on this in a previous blog and now wanted to revisit reasons […]
Does your home have copper or aluminum wiring? You may not know, but the answer has important safety implications: According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, homes built with aluminum wiring are 55 times more likely to have at least one connection become a major fire hazard. But why? To help explain, we’ve outlined […]
Along with the freedom and benefits of owning a home comes plenty of responsibility. You’re in charge of all maintenance and safety precautions of the home, such as a properly functioning electrical system. An old or overloaded electrical panel can malfunction and lead to an accidental fire, electric shock, or electrocution in the home, and […]
With all of the advances in home electricity it’s easy think all electrical certifications, as well as city and code compliances, are up-to-date. As it turns out, however, the National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated every three years. This means your home needs to be checked regularly to make sure it is up to code. […]