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CMC DIY Electrical Guide: How to Trace a Wire with No Power
There are ways to trace wires without breaking apart your walls. The easiest way is to turn all the breakers off at the panel, and turn one on at a...
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Tripped Circuit Breaker
Most of the time, the occasional tripped circuit breaker isn’t much of a concern. But if the breaker trips repeatedly, there’s usually a reason....
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb
A broken light bulb is one of those unfortunate events you sometimes can’t avoid. Removing one can cause even more trouble; you could end up being...
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Dead Outlet
Fixing a dead outlet is one electrical job a homeowner can do without a professional technician. While it doesn’t involve a lot of complex work,...
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Warm or Sparking Outlet
Do you need to fix a warm or sparking outlet? If an electrical outlet feels warm or sparks, that means it’s overloaded and is overheating;...
How to Convert Your Fan into a Smart Ceiling Fan
Smart phones. Smart thermostats. Smart door locks. All these breakthrough technologies have become commonplace, but homeowners may thrilled to learn...
Why Your Gazebo Needs a Fan
So you’ve just built a beautiful gazebo but it needs more, now why does your gazebo need a fan? Gazebos aren’t only attractive; they can create a...
Get the Best Out of Your Landscape Lighting
Landscape lighting brightens up your home, so its glory isn’t lost under the cover of darkness. It can highlight your architecture. But not all...
When Is It Time to Replace Electrical Wiring?
Eventually, it will be time to replace electrical wiring in your home. The process requires extensive work by a licensed professional, but avoiding...
What to Look for in Your Electrical Maintenance Checklist This Spring
Many homeowners consider spring the ideal time to work on their homes. Given how important your electrical system is, it’s wise to consider your...
Reasons to Get an Electrical Inspection Before Buying a Home
An electrical inspection is one of the most important steps to purchasing a home. It gives you an opportunity to ensure the property complies with...
Top Benefits of USB Outlets
In addition to home appliances and electronics, electrical outlets have evolved to also power devices such as tablets and smartphones. USB outlets...
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Outlets
Electrical outlets start to wear out after a few decades. With newer technologies available, outlets installed before the turn of the twentieth...
When Is It Time to Replace Your Electrical Panel?
The electrical panel in your home delivers power to every circuit. Each circuit is connected to its own circuit breaker, which can trip the power if...
Different Types of Circuit Breakers
While some homeowners may pay added attention to the aesthetic of their kitchen or enhanced curb appeal, there is one largely overlooked element...
DANGER: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER PLUG INTO A POWER STRIP
When you have a shortage of electrical outlets, a power strip can be a convenient solution… to a point. Most people don’t know that power strips are...
How to Stay Safe Around Downed Power Lines: Dos and Don’ts
After a strong wind or violent storm, it’s much more likely that you’ll encounter a downed power line--a power line that has fallen to the ground....
5 Ways to Spot a Bad Light Switch
Every homeowner has dealt with a bad light switch before. Yet most people expect their lights to perform as designed, and are genuinely surprised...
Common Myths About Electricity
Urban legends, superstitions, and myths: sure they’re fun to talk about, but when it comes to something as serious as your electrical system, it’s...
Outdoor Lighting Part Three: Deck Lighting
Earlier this month, CMC Electric published the second blog in what we’re calling an informal series on outdoor lighting. While we previously focused...
The Dangers of Running a Portable Generator In Your Garage
When a powerful storm hits, there’s always a chance for a power outage to occur. Many homeowners opt to use a portable generator as a backup power...
Outdoor Lighting Part Two: Wall Lighting
Back in June, we published a blog post on the difference between uplighting and downlighting, and the benefits each may bring to your home’s...
8 Household Electrical Hazards That Make Electricians Cringe
Electricity is one of modern life's most wonderful conveniences. However, if not handled safely, your home's wires, cords, and appliances pose...
Do I Need a Light Fixture to Install a Ceiling Fan?
It’s summer, and that means we’re all looking for as many ways as possible to stay cool and comfortable in our homes. One great way to do this is...
Top 5 Ways to Lower Your Electrical Bill This Summer
Summer is here, and with the increased temperatures come increased energy costs. It’s been estimated that within the last decade, the average...