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Holiday Lighting Safety Tips
The holiday season is upon us and, like many homeowners, you’re probably planning to put up holiday lighting. But string lights, tree lighting, and other forms of indoor and outdoor lighting can create electrical safety hazards. Electrical emergencies and home fires increase every year during the holidays (on average, there were 160 Christmas-tree related home fires a year [...]
Most Common Causes of Flickering Lights
Have you noticed flickering lights in your home? This is a common occurrence many people ignore. But if flickering light problems are persistent, there may be a serious underlying electrical issue. Various sources can be in play, some which may require the immediate attention of a professional electrician. Below are some of the most common causes of flickering [...]
Top 5 Electrical Issues To Fix Before Your Home Sale
The electrifying issue that can determine if a house sells or not lies behind the walls. While curb appeal is important, it is highly recommended you upgrade and fix any electrical problems before you put your home on sale. Electrical issues from old wiring to not enough outlets in your home will reduce the resale value. In addition, [...]
Most Common Light Switch Problems
A malfunctioning light switch often doesn’t seem like a big deal. However, a bad light switch can indicate if there are other electrical issues, such as a wiring problem. Underlying issues or a defective light switch itself can contribute to something as bad as a home fire. Here are some of the most common problems to help realize [...]
How to Prevent Electrical Circuit Overloads
An electrical circuit overload occurs when more electricity runs through a circuit than it can handle. Circuit breakers trip the circuit, cutting power to prevent the wiring from overheating. Signs of an overload include flickering/dimming lights, hot outlets, smoke from outlets, burning smells, and humming or buzzing sounds. Appliances and electronics may seem to lack power as well. [...]
7 Benefits of Security Lights for Your Home
Security lighting has many purposes. When the natural light of day turns to night, outdoor lighting keeps houses and neighborhoods illuminated. Fixtures mounted outside your home are designed to cover a large area. While nighttime darkness may feel safe and secure, it’s what you can’t see that matters most. Installing outdoor security lights is therefore one of the [...]
What Are the Advantages of Replacing Your Electrical Panel?
The electrical panel, or electrical service panel, is an essential part of a home electrical system, although it is usually hidden out of sight. A variety of problems can originate there. If you’re experiencing a number of electrical issues, upgrading or replacing your electrical panel can often eliminate them. Continue reading to see some benefits of replacing the [...]
Why Do My Light Bulbs Keep Burning Out?
Having an issue with your light bulbs burning out more frequently than they should be? Join the club. There are a whole host of reasons why your light bulbs could be meeting their untimely end. Whether it be a flawed electrical system, old wiring, or the light fixture itself, we’re here to shed some light on why your [...]
Most Common Recessed Lighting Problems
The popularity of recessed lighting in homes is undeniable. It is extremely versatile, as recessed lights can provide the primary source of lighting for a room, or be installed in localized areas, such as under cabinets or inside closets. While convenient and aesthetic, recessed lights are associated with some common problems. These issues, along with possible solutions, will [...]
How to Choose the Right Lighting for Every Room
Every room has its own function, so it’s important to choose the right type of lighting. Some lights are brighter or dimmer than others, while some are designed to hang or mount on a wall. In this article, we’ll go room by room to help you decide, but first, here is an overview of the three types of [...]
