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What Precautions Do You Need to Take Before an Electrical Repair?
While many simple electrical projects and repairs around the house can successfully be tackled by the homeowner, it’s important to remember that electricity can be dangerous. If proper safety precautions are not taken, a DIY project can turn bad with severe consequences including property damage, electrical fires, severe injuries or even death from electrical shock. Ensuring a safe work environment is a DIYer’s first order of business when starting any electrical repair project, and this blog outlines nine important precautions to take when working with electricity.
What are the Electric Requirements for a Stove?
Because an electric range is one of the larger appliances in your home, it draws more power than most smaller appliances and has special electric requirements. If you’re considering installing a new stove yourself, it’s important to know what these requirements are so...
How Do I Find a Qualified Local Electrician?
Some home electrical projects are easy to DIY, but others may require a professional. If you do a simple internet search for a local electrician, you may come up with multiple possibilities. How do you narrow it down and select the best person for the job? When...
Smart Electronics: How to Make the Most of the Devices in Your Home
In recent years, a wide variety of easy-to-install and use smart electronic devices have become available to homeowners. It is now possible to monitor your security system and doorbell, turn on and off lights, regulate your thermostat, schedule a robot to vacuum your...
Your DIY Guide to Wiring a Room with Lights and Outlets
If homeowners give special attention to safety and their local building codes, it is possible to wire a room with lights and outlets for electricity themselves. Taking on do-it-yourself projects like this one requires careful planning and the right tools. Working with electricity carries the inherent risk of injuries and fire, so be sure you’ve studied the process thoroughly before you tackle it.
Choosing The Right Lighting for Each Room of Your House
When choosing lighting for the rooms in your home, there are a few things to consider: the purpose of each room, the types of lighting available to meet the room's needs, necessary power requirements, and energy efficiency. Considering all these factors, you can...