For many centuries, fairy tales, folklore, and now everything from horror to kids’ movies, you have learned you should fear vampires. The creatures of the night that will suck your blood or transform into a bat, flying all around. While we don’t have to worry about...
One of the biggest “scare” factors in horror movies and even in haunted houses, is someone accidentally electrocuting themselves. While you may be aware that in the movies, electrocution is all special effects, if you aren’t careful at home, it may become a reality....
Regardless of if you are selling your home for the first time, or if you are planning on moving for a fourth time, selling your home can be an extremely stressful process. Between the process of finding a potential buyer, handling all the paperwork, and preparing to...
When it comes to big investments in your home, appliances come in at the top of the list. Regardless of if it is a refrigerator or a washing machine or something smaller like a microwave, it’s important to invest in ongoing maintenance to ensure your appliances remain...
Have you recently made the decision to reduce your carbon footprint and purchase an electric car? If so – good for you! However, as most people know, you will have to plug in your car to continue driving it. Before you choose just any outlet for charging your electric...
Have you ever tried to plug in the phone charger for your phone, and right before the prongs go into the outlet, you hear a slight buzzing sound coming from the outlet? If you do, you aren’t the only one to encounter these issues. While buzzing outlets are common, it...
The Kansas City winters seem to be getting colder and colder every single year. When you are bundled up in sweatshirts and sweatpants or under a pile of blankets trying to remain warm, you may eventually have the idea to add an electric blanket to the pile for even...
There’s a good chance you have tried to start your vehicle during a Kansas City winter, only to have it sputter and fail to start. This is usually because the cold temperatures prevent some electrical components from working properly. What many people don’t realize...
The growing interest in economic and climate consciousness has been matched by a surge in new, innovative, smart home technology. These items have helped homeowners take control of their home’s carbon footprint – for the better. If you have a smart home, you know the...
Do you have a home that was built before 1962? Has it ever had an update to the electrical system? If not, there’s a chance you are still using the old, and outdated, two-prong outlets. Not only are two-prong outlets inconvenient, they can be dangerous. There are...