Residential Electrician
5 Home Electrical Maintenance Tips for This Winter
Wintertime in the Northeast can be a trying time for homeowners who are unaware of the various home electrical system maintenance items they need to follow. Keeping up with these tasks can ensure your home is safe and functioning properly throughout the season. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Your Generac Generator
A Generac generator, like any other generator, requires regular inspections and service. Too often, these generators are installed by those who don’t specialize in servicing them. If they aren’t set to test weekly or annual inspections and maintenance go neglected, the generator’s lifespan will be shortened. Whether you are a new homeowner or have owned…
Read MoreShould I Replace My Electrical Panel? How to Tell
Should you replace your electrical panel? This isn’t something that comes up to most homeowners minds unless they’re having an electrical problem that affects day-to-day activities. But it’s always better to prevent problems before they start. Electrical Panels 101 As you’re probably aware, the electrical panel is also known as a switch box, and is…
Read MoreHow Your Electrician Can Help You Save Money
It’s no secret that electricity is one of our most used utilities. And while electricity brings us some comfortable living, it can be expensive. Here are eight ways your electrician can help you save money: 1. Energy-efficient light bulbs: Electricians can install LED or CFL blubs throughout your building. Not only do these bulbs use…
Read MoreHow To Choose The Best Lightbulbs
You’ve found your perfect fixture to transform your room’s ambiance but did you choose the perfect lightbulb? There are four popular lightbulbs that come in various colors and shapes. Here’s how to choose the best lightbulbs for your needs. Think about your location. The four most popular types of lightbulbs are incandescent, compact fluorescent (CFL),…
Read More7 Little Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Luxurious
Whoever said you couldn’t have nice things neglected to think about a luxe feel often revolves around small aesthetic and quality of life changes. Here are seven little ways to make your home feel more luxurious when you don’t have a luxury-level bank account. Towel Warmers Ever feel like you’re freezing after a cold shower?…
Read MoreWhy Is My Electrical Panel Making A Buzzing Noise?
Do you hear a buzzing sound coming from inside your home electrical panel? If not resolved, it could be an indicator of a serious problem. The home electrical panel is what connects your home’s electrical system to external power. The electrician, opening this panel is a familiar sight. As a homeowner, you may know that…
Read MoreAvoid These Mistakes When Choosing an Electrical Contractor
As a homeowner, you know your home’s various systems, such as plumbing, heating, and cooling, as well as electrical systems, are all crucial. Home repairs and maintenance can quickly become pricey! So, some homeowners resort to hiring an unlicensed friend who knows how to install electrical wiring, to try and save some of their hard-earned…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Power Outages
What would you be most worried about if your power went out, right this second? Keeping the house and water pipes warm during an ice-cold winter? How to get the car out of the garage? How to cook food without an electric stove or microwave? There are many things that can be done to prepare…
Read MoreBasements – Practical Solutions For Their Inherent Dangers
If you’re anything like us, you would never say no to more space! Here in the Northeast, many of us are equipped with a basement area or cellar. There are many reasons for this, one of the largest being that foundations should be built below the frost line. With our cool climate in the wintertime,…
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