Give your kitchen some illumination with under-cabinet lighting
"Do you have adequate lighting in your home? Under-cabinet lighting can help you achieve optimal illumination and customize a room's ambiance. Under-cabinet lighting is popular in kitchens to light up your cooking area. It's also…
Beware of "double-tapped" circuit breakers in your electrical panel
"Definition: When I say 'double-tap', I'm actually not using the correct terminology; this is just what a lot of home inspectors say when two conductors are connected under one screw or terminal inside a panelboard.…
These ceiling fan air filters help to collect dust and allergens
"Using your ceiling fan can be a more energy efficient and budget friendly alternative than blasting your air conditioning during the end of summer, but it can also aggravate allergies by moving dust, pet hair,…
The extreme importance of proper electrical wiring installation
"Fire officials say faulty electrical wiring caused a fire in a Bronx building that injured a baby and five firefighters. The Red Cross offered shelter and food to dozens of families displaced after Monday’s blaze…
Light bulbs burning out quickly? Learn how to resolve that problem here
"Dear Ken: We have a home with older wiring. I have noticed that light bulbs burn out too often. Is there a problem with the wiring? Is there a test we can do? — Bill…
Avoid electrical hazards in your commercial building with these tips
"1. Keep an eye on damaged outlets. Wall outlets, otherwise known as receptacles, are also susceptible to normal wear and tear, especially if a commercial space utilizes several electrical appliances to operate. Your receptacles have…
Adjusting ceiling fan rotation based on the current season
"It might be a weird question you never thought of, but there’s an answer. Google “What direction should a ceiling fan rotate?” and you’ll see articles from Home Depot, Consumer Reports and Southern Living. According…
How LED lighting compares to traditional lighting
"Technically, LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. Basically, it’s a semiconductor that lights up when electricity passes through it. Electroluminescence. Today’s LEDs use less energy than the incandescent and fluorescent lighting that have for several decades…
Tips for finding the right ceiling fan to suit your style
"“Even in wintertime, in a room that has a fire going, a fan on low can keep the heat circulating,” said Michael Cox, the principal of the New York interior design firm Foley & Cox,…
If your outlets are sparking, don't wait on getting them repaired
"There are many people who will want to have their electrical work done now because they are concerned about fires and broken outlets. You can get any wiring first now using all four tips above.…
New gadget turns regular ceiling fans into smart fans
"At CES, we saw everything from ‘smart’ belts to toilets and even diapers. With so many questionable ‘smart’ gadgets on display, we must admit, it’s refreshing when something pops up that actually seems useful. Today,…
Use caution when celebrating the holidays with festive lighting
"Don't let this happen to your home! Festive decorations, flickering lights, candles and Christmas trees are hallmarks of the holiday season. They also present fire risks that can turn a joyous time of year into…