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7 Things to Know About Outlet Installation
While attention to safety is important, outlet installation is something many people can do on their own. Sometimes issues are isolated to specific...
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;...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Is It Safe to Use Electronics During a Thunderstorm?
During the summer, high humidity and warm temperatures make thunderstorms more likely to develop. While the wind and rain are often intense and...
Why Did My Lightbulb Explode?
It’s happened to most homeowners at some point. You’re hanging out in your house and minding your own business, maybe reading a book or watching TV,...
4 Ways to Shrink Your Electric Bill While Spending More Time at Home
If you’re in the same boat as most people in the U.S., you’ve spent the past several weeks of spring 2020 at home, avoiding public places or...
Are Electricians Considered Essential Service Workers?
As our entire country continues to be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all struggled to adjust to changes in our normal lives. Not...
3 Ways to Prepare for an Emergency Power Outage
In the crazy times we live in, everybody wants to know what to do in case of an emergency. With the global spread of the coronavirus, people in the...
What Is Static Electricity?
If you've ever discovered two socks stuck firmly together as you take your laundry out of the dryer or gotten a shock after crossing a carpeted room...