What is the average cost to update your home's electrical wiring?
"Home Guide, one of the online standards for pricing out home improvement projects, states that the average price range to update electrical wiring in a home ranges from $2,000 to $9,000. This range depends on…
LED lighting is rapidly growing in usage for commercial buildings
"According to our 2018 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), LED lightbulbs had become the second-most common type of lightbulb in commercial buildings. LED bulbs were reported in 9% of commercial buildings in 2012, but…
Tips and advice when looking for a skilled electrician
"Keep in mind these tips from the Better Business Bureau when searching for a trustworthy electrician: Get specific about project details. In order to get accurate estimates, you’ll need to have the details of your project.…
The tragic truth about the accountability for electrical fires
"A couple of days after she moved, Colston’s friend, 60-year-old Clarence Murrell, was helping her settle in. The pair were likely sleeping as calamity unfolded behind the walls. It was before dawn on a cold…
Explaining the different types of electrical panels
"Main Breaker Panel The main breaker panel controls the electricity that reaches the different rooms of your house. It can be used to cut the power to your house including the circuit breaker. They are…
Using ceiling fans in conjunction with air conditioning could lead to big savings
"Summer's heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear. And with that comes high energy bills. But as Consumer Reports explains, choosing the right ceiling fan…
The 3 tiers of outdoor lighting for your back yard
"The first tier: High-level lighting. High-level lighting is up-lighting trees or installing a weatherproof chandelier. If your deck has an overhanging roof, recessed lights are also a great option. Overhanging roofs are perfect for outdoor…
Bad outside lighting wiring job leads to tragedy as justice is served
"A pub owner has been jailed for nine years for the manslaughter of a seven-year-old boy who was electrocuted while playing in a beer garden. Harvey Tyrrell suffered a fatal shock at the King Harold…
Why you should never DIY home rewiring
"1. Risk When you attempt to complete electrical rewires on your own you put your health, the health of others, and your property at risk. Completing electrical work is dangerous business. When completing electrical rewires…
Yes, someone built a "smart" electrical panel that works with Alexa
"Span, a San Francisco based company, created its smart electrical panel to enable consumers to monitor and control the energy within the home, providing an easier upgrade path to clean energy technologies, like solar panels…
The fire hazards of knob and tube wiring for older converted homes
"Students end up renting old converted homes that have been divided up into as many living spaces as possible. They’re affordable -- but at a price. Let me paint a picture for you: The house…
Tips for improving interior lighting in your home
Problem No.1: Using one light source One bright overhead light may seem like the most efficient way to light up your living room, but it can be harsh and not suited for all hours of…