Electrical

8 Amazing Octopus Light Fixtures

I love octopuses: they're beautiful, they're smart, and they're just a little bit weird. Did...

Your Holiday Electrical Safety Guide

The lights are ablaze this holiday season, but you definitely don't want your house alight...

Home Depot Wants Your Old Christmas Lights

We know it's only early November, but signs of the winter holidays are everywhere around us,...

When Old Wiring Is Dangerous, Not Quaint

Buying, and living in, an older home can be totally charming. But along with the quaint comes...

What To Do When An Electrical Outlet Is Hot

I live in a very old house. I love it here, but it does come with its fair share of problems....

The Cost Of Installing Carbon Monoxide Detectors

A carbon monoxide detector, also called a CO detector, is a device that senses the presence...

Dimmer Switches Versus Three-Way Switches

We’re all familiar with the traditional up-down, on-off switches that come standard...

Help, My Lights Are Flickering!

When the lights are flickering in your house, a number of possible reasons might be causing...