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Protecting Your Pets: Electrical Safety Tips You Can’t Ignore
According to the recent National Pet Owners Survey, it is estimated that 68 percent of all households in the United States currently have at least one pet. This represents more than 85 million families. There’s no question that a pet can add quite a bit of happiness...
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Electrical Outlets
No longer are traditional, simple electrical outlets found in modern homes. Today, thanks to new, innovative technologies, there has been a move to an array of electrical outlet upgrades. These upgrades help to balance the addition of new items in your home, while...
Dangerous Electrical Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Have you ever walked into your house, flipped a switch and then noticed that your lights flicker when they try to come home? Or have you turned on one of your appliances in one room and then your lamp in a neighboring room flicker? While you may write this off as...
Helpful Safety Tips for Your Home’s Electrical Appliances
It’s virtually impossible to imagine your life without electricity. In fact, most of the appliances you use on a daily basis have to have electricity to function. When running these appliances, electrical safety is a huge concern. The fact is, quite a bit can go wrong...
Electrical Safety Tips for New Parents
When you are a new parent, it can be extremely challenging to keep up with babies and young toddlers who seem to be attracted to dangerous objects – a hot stove or electrical outlets. According to information from the CDC, accidents are the top cause of death among...
Wiring and Your Home: Why Outdated Wiring is So Problematic
The majority of older homes were originally built with aluminum wiring featuring a rubber coating that deteriorates over time. When this deterioration occurs, wire that are exposed between your wall and the insulation can create a serious fire hazard. Do you know if...
What to Do if Your Electrical Outlet Gets Wet
A wet electrical outlet poses a serious risk in your home. To help reduce these risks, you need to take action right away to repair or replace the affected outlet. If you aren’t comfortable handling the outlet on your own, be sure to call the professionals for...
Are You Dealing with an Electrical Emergency? These 4 Signs Say Yes!
There are many people who consider an electrical emergency as a simple power outage that prevents the use of electrical devices. For others, it is something more serious, such as wires that have begun a fire or outlets that are emitting a burning odor. Regardless of...
Children in the House? Tips for Childproofing Your Electrical Outlets
If you have children in your house, you know their endless curiosity can lead to many problems. One of these is their small fingers finding dangerous situations – such as electrical outlets. As your child continues to grow, and your toddler becomes more mobile, then...