DIY Steps to Replace a Circuit Breaker
It’s happened to the best of us: We plug in one too many appliances—hair dryer, flat iron, iron iron, crockpot—on the same circuit and “pop” goes the breaker. (Yes, we said “crockpot,”…
Category: safety
Smoke Detector Going Off for No Reason? Here’s Why (and How to Stop It).
The third leading cause of heart attacks in the United States is smoke alarms going off a 3:27 am. OK, we may or may not have made up that statistic (we…
Hearing an Electrical Hum or Buzz? Here’s What to Do
When it comes to home ownership, mysteries are rarely fun. Mysterious stain on the ceiling? Better check the toilet upstairs. Mysterious odor in the kitchen? Check the garbage disposal or…
Smart Homes Require an Electrician’s Expertise
Once upon a time, kids had to actually get off the couch to change the channel on the TV. If you were lucky enough to have a garage, you had…
Is it Safe to Take a Bath During a Storm?
Since you’ve landed on this blog post, we’re willing to bet you’re sitting in your bathrobe on the edge of your tub, watching it fill while you’re listening to rumbling…
How Safe Are Childproof Outlets?
As with most things parenting-related… it depends. Childproofing is exhausting. With so many dangers to worry about, it can feel overwhelming trying to keep our kids safe. But try we…