Electrical

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...

Do Solar Panels Use More Energy Than They Generate?

You've probably heard the claim that solar panels take more energy to make than they generate....

Can A Handyman Do Electrical Work?

Can a handyman do electrical work? There is only one way to answer that, and it's with a question:...

Electrical Sparks From Outlet

Electrical sparks from an outlet are normal...sometimes. Occasionally there is a small blue...