Category: Electrical

A close-up of the circuit breakers on an electrical panel in a home.

How Do You Determine Electrical Panel Size?

No two homes are alike. Just like your furniture, layout, and appliances are customized to your lifestyle, your electrical panel — the central hub of your home's electrical system — needs to be the right size to efficiently power everything in your home. But how do you determine electrical panel size?

Childproof Outlet Covers: What You Need to Know

Bringing a baby into the world is a beautiful and natural thing. You become parents, a family, and a trio. This time of bliss brings months of preparation – diapers, baby clothes, and endless hours spent reading about the little one growing inside your body. Before the baby arrives is one of the most opportune

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How to Prevent Overloading Your Electrical Panel This Summer

One of the most common electrical problems during the summer is overloading your electrical panel. This happens due to a significant increase in electrical usage. If your home does not have central air, odds are you use a window unit, ceiling fans and portable fans to cool your home throughout the summer. The constant running of these devices

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Top Reasons Why You Should Update Your Outlets Today

Don’t Forget Your Outlets! Whether you’ve just moved into your new home, or you have been settled in for 10 years, it’s good to make regular updates. Keeping up with current home trends isn’t about “keeping up with the Jones’”, it’s about maintaining your home’s appeal, taste and making it more convenient for you. An

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Top 5 Electrical Safety Tips While Boating

While boating along the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers this summer, your life jacket isn’t the only thing you should be concerned about. The proper precautions should be taken when having lights, fans and even playing music on board. Be sure to follow these top five electrical safety tips while onboard your boat. Power lines – While boating

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