How to Upgrade Home Wiring Extending a Circuit While any of these options will work, it’s important to keep the total house load—the amount of electricity flowing through your home—within the total service rating of your home. (See the Home Appliance Energy Usage chart below.) Extending an existing circuit is probably the easiest way to […]
Read MoreTips for Installing Electrical Boxes Installing electrical boxes is one of the first stages in electrical rough-in work. It is regarded as very easy work—more like carpentry than electrical wiring—but there still some common errors that DIYers frequently make. Follow these easy tips to make sure your electrical box installations look professional and meet code […]
Read MoreEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CEILING FANS Are you looking to replace the aging light fixtures found throughout your home with an updated, multi-functional alternative? You may want to consider all the wonderful advantages ceiling fans have to offer. Ceiling fans can boost your “cool” factor. And we’re not just talking about their aesthetically […]
Read MoreChoosing the Best LED Light Bulb There is a huge range of lighting available for domestic homes these days. As incandescent lamps have given way to halogen bulbs and then compact fluorescent lights, CFLs and now with the transition to LEDs, there is a huge amount to understand. The choice is not as easy as […]
Read MoreHow to Choose a Good Electrician Choosing a good electrician can be a life or death decision for residents who have to live with their handiwork Firstly, residents looking for a good electrician should search approved registers run by industry authorities. This will help narrow down the list to those who are qualified to carry […]
Read MoreHOW TO CHOOSE A NEW ELECTRICAL BREAKER PANEL FOR YOUR HOME The electrical breaker panel is a large metal box attached to the outside of your home near your electric utility meter. It acts as the main component for the flow of electricity supplied to your home from the utility company, and every home with […]
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