As gas prices continue to rise, electric cars are becoming more and more accessible, both in choices and cost as well. For many, weaning themselves from fossil fuels and helping the environment makes buying an EV an easy choice. For…
Cost to Update Electrical Wiring in Home
There’s just something about buying an older home, whether it’s the classic built-in shelving, funky staircases, overall design, or any number of other nuances. Or maybe there’s a feeling that “they just don’t build them like that anymore.” In some…
Why does my circuit breaker keep tripping?
Maybe it happens every time you use a hairdryer, leave the iron on, or plug in one more string of Christmas lights into an overfilled electrical octopus. But when a circuit breaker gets tripped, it brings everything to a screeching…
Lower Heating Bill in Winter
(Updated Dec. 6, 2021) Electricity keeps you comfortable, healthy, clean, and connected. It also costs you money. That’s especially true in winter when heating costs can skyrocket. The good news is it’s easy to save money on your heating costs…
Home Security Lighting
Your home or commercial space are some of your biggest investments and keeping them protected and secure is important. But your first priority is to keep the people inside your home or business safe. That includes safety from fire, flood,…
Why you should replace your Zinsco panel
In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, electrical panels act as the gatekeeper for incoming power from the grid. Power is brought to the home and led to the panel where it gets divvied up. When the panel is stressed –…
How to Wire a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
The bathroom exhaust fans in your home are some of the most used parts of your ventilation system. Not only do they effectively eliminate odors from the room, but they also help remove heat and excess moisture. It also helps…
How often should hard-wired smoke detectors be replaced?
It’s a common bit of comedy – trying to find which chirping smoke alarm is waking you up at 3 a.m. Is it the bedroom, the hallway, or maybe the kitchen? And just when you think you have it narrowed…
Commercial vs. Residential Electricians
When it comes to residential and commercial electrical jobs, there are some substantial differences. Wiring a commercial or residential job may seem similar in many ways. However, not all electricians are trained or capable to handle both. The size of…
Save Money on Electric Bill While Working From Home
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of people to forego the traditional work environment. They have given up their commute and instead have their workstations set up at home. On the one hand, work attire all of a sudden…