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How does your electrical panel work?

The electrical panel is a major component when it comes to understanding how your home operates, so knowing its anatomy is important. The panel is usually mounted in a garage, […]

Electrical safety statistics

Recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that, on average, there are more than 400 electrocutions in the United States each year. Of these, about 180 are […]

How to be safe around electricity

While we all depend on electricity in many aspects of our lives, we often take it and electrical safety for granted. Be vigilant about keeping yourself and your family safe […]

OSHA’s Top 5 Electrical Violations

David Letterman has his top 10 list, and so does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration! Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other professionals work with it directly […]

8 steps to installing dimmers

Adding dimmers to the lights in your home is an easy way to change the dynamic and setting in each individual room. They can also save energy, reduce your electric […]

Should I have a generator installed?

After the past few winters and 2012’s Superstorm Sandy we’ve all come to covet electricity more than ever. The best way to combat the nuisance of a power outage is […]