Electric stoves require a lot of power to run efficiently in your kitchen. Most kitchens have 120-volt electric outlets suitable for gas ranges, so overloading those with a 220-volt electric range can damage the outlet or cause your home’s circuit breaker to go...
Regardless of what project you’re working on, knowing what electrical wire colors mean is absolutely critical. Understanding this can help you troubleshoot problems, keep your home safe, and keep you safe when working on them. But remember that every wire could...
Every now and then, we encounter things that need fixing in our homes. A spark each time you plug in your microwave oven? Burning smell from your outlets? These may seem like minor electrical issues but can escalate to serious problems if they’re not fixed. ...
Home and business owners depend on electricians to repair, install, and maintain electrical systems. They always have and always will which means the electrical industry isn’t going anywhere. Couple that with the fact that you can work in a dynamic, hands-on...
Light switches are so common in our homes and they last so long that it becomes easy to forget about maintenance. But you may have heard a sound from your switch or have a flickering light in the house that you can’t seem to fix. So you begin wondering if it’s gone...
When it comes to fixing things around the house, most of us like to take a stab at it before calling a pro. But there are some projects that you should never mess with. And some of the most important projects to avoid are electrical because you can be severely injured...
Many of us are confined to our homes right now due to the coronavirus. As a result, we’re spending more time fixing up our homes. And since you’re home all the time, you’re probably noticing that flickering porch light a little more these days. But you might be...
