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Where are GFCI Outlets Required?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated every three years to include revised and up-to-date electrical code guidelines. These guidelines come in handy for both contractors and homeowners that may be involved in new construction builds or ongoing renovations. While the NEC’s recommended electrical requirements are not federally mandated laws, they are the favored protocol for the safe [...]
How to Choose Outdoor Solar Lights
Lighting accents can transform any outdoor space into a twinkling wonderland. Whether you are using them to illuminate an outdoor dining area or to light up a walkway for safety purposes, outdoor lighting is a fantastic addition to any home or business. Outdoor lighting used to be quite pricey and also requires a lot of electricity, but with [...]
Top 8 Home Renovation Electrical Upgrades
Whether you’re remodeling your current home or renovating an older home, it may be worth your while to upgrade your existing electrical system to meet all recommended guidelines and current safety standards. Not only are electrical upgrades a wise investment because they help increase the resale value of your property; certain lifestyle changes, like a new baby or [...]
Damp vs Wet-Rated Outdoor Ceiling Fans
Nothing says summer fun like grilling out and enjoying a nice evening with family. The warmer weather has made spending time on your porch or patio a welcomed event. But as temperatures start to rise, some homeowners might want to consider installing an outdoor ceiling fan. Outdoor fans are a great way to cool off on those hot, [...]
5 Benefits of AFCI Outlets in Your Home
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are now required in modern homes. They protect against electrical arcs that can be hotter than 10,000°F, which can easily ignite wood, insulation, and other materials.1 Here is some background information on the technology plus 5 benefits of AFCI outlets. What Is an Arc Fault? Electricity normally travels through wires. An arc fault [...]
Improved Home Air Circulation Is Good For Your Health
The air we breathe directly impacts our health on a daily basis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. That is 1 and 13 people! When you factor in allergy sufferers and individuals with more serious respiratory ailments like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis, you [...]
How to Clean Light Fixtures: Dos and Don’ts
Light fixtures can brighten up a room and help furnish your home. They can also attract bugs, cobwebs, dust, dirt, and grime that can diminish output and even reduce their lifespan. But you can maintain light flow with a few simple tasks. While cleaning a light fixture the wrong way risks breaking it, getting burned from a hot [...]
NESM: Extension Cord Safety
May is National Electrical Safety Month. All month long we have been plugging away at blogs that are focused on electrical safety awareness. It is important to stay on top of the electrical health of your home. Understanding how to keep your property and family safe by eliminating electrical hazards is a great step towards remaining injury-free for the [...]
NESM: Working from Home Electrical Safety Tips
During the coronavirus pandemic, more people are working from home to protect themselves against COVID-19. So, in response to stay-at-home orders, they’re in their kitchens, living rooms, or home offices more, where electrical hazards can occur. Electrical safety should never be ignored. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), there are over 35,000 home fires every year, [...]
NESM: Home Safety Devices — Renovate Your Home to Code
May kicks off National Electrical Safety Month (NESM). As part of the occasion, we are taking a deep dive approach to supply you with the latest and most up-to-date information about electrical safety awareness and how to renovate your home to the current national electrical code requirements. Every three years The National Electrical Code (NEC) is updated to [...]
