Residential

Even nonprofessionals can perform a routine electrical home inspection from time to time. It just takes a little know-how and a willingness to learn a few fundamentals. Of course, it’s important [...]

When the time comes to upgrade kitchen appliances, many of us consider trying something new or different. For example, if we’ve always used a gas stove, we may consider switching to an electric [...]

You may have heard the phrase “smart home.” You may even have a general idea of what it means regarding eco-friendly technology and overall energy efficiency. But have you ever really explored [...]

Summer will be here before we know it. Pretty soon, we’ll have hours and hours of daylight, warm temperatures, and chances to hang with friends and family outdoors. With those pleasant future [...]

What are some home wiring basics that you should know? Read on for the answers to a few FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Hopefully, this basic information will provide a short, fun, and [...]

Take a look at that headline. Seems sorta wacky. How much electrical power do I need for my home? It’s not like there’s a chance that we might run out of electricity, right? Well, no. That’s not [...]

Short circuits are a common type of electrical problem in the home. But don’t let their common nature fool you — they can do serious damage to your home and its electrical system. Short circuits [...]

Curious about household electric circuits? So are we! At Prairie Electric, we’ve got our brains and our hands wrapped around all sorts of exciting projects. We’re happy to say that we’re busier [...]

We’ve all heard of the phrase “sticker shock.” It’s when we’re thrown for a loop when an item we’re interested in buying turns out to cost way more than we were expecting. Or, as Merriam-Webster [...]

The other day, we got to thinkin’: If we were to put together a sort of Electrical 101 for the Homeowner, what would it look like? What subjects would it cover? What would we consider to be the [...]