DIY Don’ts – When To Hire An Electrician
DIY Don’ts – When To Hire An Electrician Photo: davef3138, Flickr Creative Commons This post is for you, fearless do-it-yourselfers! We’ll start off by saying we admire your pluck in taking on home improvement projects on your own. It takes gumption to tackle repairs and upgrades on nights and weekends, following instructions from YouTube or […]
Buying or Selling Your Home? Rely on a Main Line Electrician
Buying or Selling Your Home? Rely on a Main Line Electrician When buying or selling a home, you’ll want to make sure that everything on the property is in order. In an effort to do so, you should look out for warning signs which may indicate that a professional Main Line electrician is needed. We […]
Five Common Causes of Electrical Fires
Five Common Causes of Electrical Fires Photo: Jeffrey, Flickr Creative Commons It can be easy to forget that the technology we rely on each day — our televisions, coffee makers, and even our lightbulbs — can be a source of danger. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were an estimated 47,700 home structure […]
Should You Equip Your Home with a Backup Generator this Summer?
Should You Equip Your Home with a Backup Generator this Summer? Photo: Frank Lindecke, Flickr Creative Commons Uncover the pool, dust off that grill, and whip out the sunscreen! With the exception of a few cool days in early June, we’re cruising toward a hot, humid summer here on the Main Line. If you’re anything […]
When to Replace Surge Protectors
When To Replace Surge Protectors Photo: Tony Webster, Flickr Creative Commons Summer weather is here, and we couldn’t be happier. After that awful winter, we’ll take all the sunshine we can get, even if it comes with a side of Philly humidity. That being said, one of the things we’re encouraging homeowners to keep in […]
Spring Cleaning Electrical Checklist
Spring Cleaning Electrical Checklist Photo: Martinak15, Flickr Creative Commons This time of year is a great for a little spring cleaning: sorting through paper work, dusting the moldings, maybe even cleaning out the drawers in the kitchen. In addition to the usual ways you spruce up your home for spring, consider adding these tasks! Here’s […]
Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Electrical Wiring
Photo: grendelkhan Flickr Creative Commons Upgrading electrical wiring in Montgomery County homes can seem like a huge hassle. When the lights turn on and the appliances run, why should you go through the trouble of updating old wiring? The fact is that outdated wiring can be a like a ticking time bomb. Every year, the […]
3 Common Heating Mistakes That Make Your Electric Bill Skyrocket
3 Common Heating Mistakes That Make Your Electric Bill Skyrocket Photo: kazy79 Flickr Creative Commons During this time of year, many people find themselves feeling chilly in their homes, even when the heat is cranked up! To avoid shivering in the living room, some homeowners attempt to make their houses warmer through various tricks they may have […]