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Hidden Electrical Hazards
Many of us are familiar with the most common electrical hazards in our homes. If we plug something in and sparks fly out, we know to call an electrician ASAP. But what about the hazards that aren’t so obvious? Watch out for the following electrical hazards and signs...
10 Electrical Safety Requirements For Landlords
As a tenant, you hope that the next home you rent has safe electrical wiring. But how can you be sure? Electrical fires claim hundreds of lives each year and cause thousands of injuries. Your landlord is responsible for ensuring the electrical safety of your suite....
4 Reasons You Should Always Hire A Licensed Electrician
There are many home renovations that you can do yourself. Painting the walls, staining the cabinets, and even making your own furniture are a few examples. But electrical work isn’t necessarily one of them. Hiring an electrician shouldn’t be the corner you cut to...
Extension Cord Safety Tips For Indoor & Outdoor Use
You’re setting up your new computer, but the power outlet is just out of reach—that is, until you remember the extension cord tucked away in the junk drawer. You plug in both ends, and voila! Your electronic device is all powered up. But before you kick back and...
Replacing Outdated Fuse Panels
Most of us take it for granted, but it’s nothing short of amazing that when we plug in appliances, they’re instantly fuelled by electricity. Yet we hardly give it a second thought. Take the fuse panel in your home, for example. Have you ever wondered what powers all...
Old House Wiring, Inspection, and Repair
Character homes come with many advantages: they’re affordable, unique, and historic. But older houses have other problems, like outdated wiring. 100 years ago, power demands for the average household were very different; they didn’t have computers, TVs, and power bars...
Which Grade Of Electrical Outlets Do I Need?
Think of all the appliances in your home that rely on electricity. There might be too many to count: the fridge, oven, work computer, television... the list goes on. But one thing remains the same, and it’s that you need a reliable source of power for all your...
Top 3 Commercial Lighting Trends for 2020
In 2020, the world has seen a lot of change - and to a lesser degree, lighting choices in commercial buildings have also shifted in direction. The biggest trends for this year involve going green and having more control over illumination options. More commercial...
What To Do When You Don’t Have Enough Outlets?
What’s more annoying than buying a shiny new device, only to realize that your home lacks an outlet to power it up? In our technology-driven world, it can be difficult to find enough sources to power all of your gadgets - especially if you live in an older home....
How Many Amps Should An Apartment Have?
Are you running out of power in your apartment? Have you ever done a load of laundry and blown the breaker? You might be exceeding the allotted amps in your suite. Short for ampere, amps are units that measure electric current. When too much power is drawn, the...
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