The holidays are when many homeowners brighten up their houses using festive lighting both inside and out.

Modern households rely heavily on electricity-powered devices and appliances for a smooth and comfortable life.

Outdated electrical wiring is more problematic than you might think.

Power outages happen regardless of one's location or local electrical grid power.

Ungrounded or 2-prong outlets are not up to code these days, but they’re still widely used in the United States.

Power outages can last for days, weeks, or even longer. Apart from disturbing everyday life, they also pose a serious safety risk.

Electrical boxes play a key role in the electrical system of every house.

Cleat wiring is usually the cheapest and most straightforward electrical installation.

There are only a few types of flickering lights that people enjoy, and since it’s not exactly Christmas time, that cuts the list considerably.

According to the National Electric Code (NEC), local buildings should have GFCI protection in various indoor and outdoor areas. It keeps homeowners safe from potential shocks caused by ground faults, where electrical current flows outside established circuits.

A big part of owning a home is making sure the residence is safe and protected against potential fire and environmental hazards. Since electricity is, by nature, dangerous to us, electricians prefer putting as many safeguards in place before trouble strikes.

Flickering and blinking lights are familiar enough at home. More often than not, this isn't complicated to fix at all. Most people will replace the light bulb.

The efficient functioning of all electrical outlets is essential to ensure a trouble-free life for homeowners

With all the advances in electronics, it’s not surprising that technology has ultimately led to the residential electrical outlet. Older outlets have always given safe power, but new electrical outlets provide so much more.

A thermostat, while it looks like no more than a tiny device mounted on the wall, can save you a small fortune in electricity, particularly if it’s programmable or Smart.

Electrical devices have become so safe, and outlets so advanced, that electrical fires and electrocutions, which used to be fairly common, are now the lowest they have ever been, even though we use more electrical devices than ever.

A circuit breaker that keeps tripping, a funny smell, and hot wall plates are all cause for concern when it comes to home electrical safety.

Is there anything cozier than settling down in front of a fire to enjoy the warmth and ambiance it provides? But, it isn’t without a cost: fires can create some problems along with those benefits.

As summer in the Valley area has eased into less-summer weather, let’s also do a few things in our home to prepare for the advent of winter.

Residential electrical device usage is at an all-time high. As a result, more homes are requiring larger circuit breaker panels to manage the consumption of power by various gadgets.