Electrical

Power Failure! How Long Will Your Food Stay Good?

Electrical outages have become much more common in the US over the past two decades. Summer...

8 Things That Put Your Washing Machine At Risk

A washing machine is an essential household appliance. It’s also a major financial...

How To Fix Ungrounded Outlets

Have you got ungrounded two-prong outlets in your home? Then you’re looking at a safety...

Is Geothermal Right For You?

Geothermal energy is pretty amazing: by circulating water through a series of pipes under your...

Keeping The Home Lights Burning With Renewable Energy

Skeptics of alternative energy raise some valid concerns when they look across an array of...

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...