For most people, this is not a decision you make every year, or every couple of years. But after 7-10 years, most mowers reach their…
What Is A Voltmeter?
So you were reading up on a project you would like to complete around the house and you came across the term for a tool…
Why Switch to LED Lights?
The hype! The hysteria! Can we save the earth? Not by ourselves, of course. But can we have great lighting with flexible options that is…
Water and Electricity Don’t Mix
You grew up being told that water and electricity don’t mix. You got out of the pool or avoided showers when a storm was coming.…
Why Should I Hire a Licensed Electrician?
“Look, my Uncle Stan knows a lot about electrical stuff. He even did the wiring in the addition he built on his house when he…
What Electrician’s Tools Do I Need Around the House?
While it is important for most electrical repairs to call a professional, licensed electrician, that is not alway practical. It’s not even always necessary. Even…
Basic Electricity: What Does Grounding or Grounded Mean?
If you have ever worked with or around electricity, you have encountered the term “grounded”. You likely even know that it has something to do…
Why Your Company Needs a Backup Generator
The US electric grid was the first, biggest, and most stable service of its kind. Today, while not the best in the world, it still…
Summer Storms Might Knock Out Your Electric. Be Ready!
As climate change increases both the frequency and severity of weather across the world, it is important to be prepared for the consequences. One of…
Benefits of Indoor Motion Detector Lights
Also referred to as occupancy sensors or presence sensors, motion sensor lighting is a different option for your lighting systems. Though not an obvious home…