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 Bright Lights, Safe Home
Many homeowners don`t know how to perfect safety checks on holiday light strings and ornaments, making them potentially dangerous.
Bringing In an Electrician
Don`t cut corners on electrical work. Hire a qualified electrician familiar with the type of work you want done.
Burnout Busters
Are your incandescent lightbulbs burning for at least 900 hours? If not, here are some solutions.
Electrical Upgrade
What are recommended amp ratings for upgrading a fuse-protected system in an older home?
Electrical Upgrades
Small projects that have a large impact on the convenience and safety of your home.
J-Box: Easy Access
Most electrical boxes house a switch or receptacle. The J-Box is closed to the world.
Leaking Electricity
Although you shut down the computer and turned off the television, that doesn`t mean they`ve stopped consuming electricity.
Romex: A Common Cable
Nearly every home built in the past 25 years is wired with nonmetallic sheathed electrical cable better known by the trade name Romex.
Still More Choices
American electric industry is moving toward deregulation, which means private companies will soon be competing to sell you power.
Suppressing the Surge
A surge suppressor that protects all of the electrical circuits in a home at the service panel.
Transfer of Power
A portable gas-fired generator and a transfer switch will keep your house up and running.
Upgrading to a GFCI Outlet
If your electrical system hasn`t been upgraded for 20 years or more, you probably need to install GFCIs.
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