One of the most dangerous and confusing aspects of your home is the electrical layout. Many homeowners erroneously believe there is nothing perilous about their home. This leads them to think that they are competent in working with their electrical layout. Only train...
Residential backup generators can provide a homeowner with an extra level of safety and preparedness for their property. Especially in California, we often experience flash floods and harsh winds that can easily knock out a home’s power lines. Having a generator to...
These days, there are a variety of “smart home” devices available on the market. These are typically devices that can be installed inside your home or on the exterior. They connect with your smartphone or with the Wi-Fi to make different things around the house e...
Technology upgrades continue to not only amaze, but make life easier. One upgrade that is becoming increasingly popular for homeowners is the installation of smart plugs. Smart plugs are easy to use, dependable, and can increase the efficiency of your home’s electr...
Kitchen exhaust fans are typical in commercial kitchens, but can also be found in residential kitchens. If you have a kitchen exhaust fan, it is important to clean it regularly. Also known as range hoods, these fans are responsible for removing moisture and impuritie...
Ceiling fans provide significant benefits throughout your home when it comes to maximizing airflow at a relatively low electrical expense. Like any other home amenity, though, fans aren’t permanent. There are several things to consider when evaluating the useful li...
Outdoor outlets may be a second thought, that is until you need one. Entertaining guests outdoors, using outdoor electrical cleaning equipment, and zapping bugs are easier with sound outdoor electricity. Nobody wants to run extension cords into their house. There ...
We have nothing against weaving a crown of daisies to wear as you frolic through a summertime meadow—in the world of electricity, daisy-chaining refers to something a little less whimsical. Daisy-chaining is when you plug a power strip or extension cord into anothe...
We may no longer be in the heart of winter, but power outages are still a risk when severe weather hits. Even in the later winter months and well into spring, we can experience snow, ice, winds, severe cold, and thunderstorms. We rely on our heating and electrical sy...
