Home remodeling projects always seem like a great idea until you bust into a wall and discover a bigger problem hiding behind the drywall. The global pandemic has inspired a new wave of DIY remodelers. Maybe it’s the extended time people are spending at home or the
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Light switches have evolved from the days when they were just metal poles used to close a circuit. Now, we have tons of types of light switches in various colors and designs, but even so, they still wear down just like they did in the past. Throughout
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Older homes have a feel and personality all their own. Buying an older home brings with it a handful of considerations from the electrical side of things. One of those considerations is the presence of knob & tube(k&t) wiring. Houses constructed prior to the 1950s came with
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Many homeowners don’t consider the risk of an electrical fire. Overlooking the chance of an electrical fire has enormous repercussions and can even lead to the loss of life. Electrical malfunctions account for nearly 34,000 electrical fires per year, according to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).
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‘Tis the season for loads of electrical usage while the snow falls around us. Keeping your home safe during this winter season requires a bit of vigilance on your part. Many homeowners don’t check their electrical systems for problems before the snow sets in. Failure to perform
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Electricity is a beautiful innovation, but it can be hazardous given the circumstances. Homeowners especially need to be aware of the problems that electrical issues may present to their home and loved ones. As an electrical contractor in Charlotte, NC can tell you safety should be your
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Most of us have a breaker box in our homes. It’s that silver (or painted) cabinet-looking thing that houses a series of switches and wires that most homeowners decide it’s safer to leave alone. The truth is that avoiding your breaker box is usually the best option.
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Bad electrical wiring in your home can lead to devastating damage to your house and family. Electrical fires can spread quickly, and if you’re not consistently checking your home for potential issues, you could be leaving your entire family at risk. Thousands of electrical fires occur in
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