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Smart Home Basics: What Does a Smart Home Do, and How Do You Build One?
The term “smart home” is becoming more and more common, but what does it mean? For some, a smart home sounds futuristic, like something out of a sci-fi movie. For others, it’s already a part of daily life. Whether you're new to home automation or just want to better...
AMPS, WATTS, AND VOLTS: A GUIDE TO MEASURING POWER
If your home or business frequently experiences power outages, you may be overloading your circuit breaker with more appliances than it can handle. understand how much demand you’re placing on your circuit breaker with this guide to amps, watts, and volts.
What’s the Cost of Bad Electrical Work?
Consider yourself Mr. Fix-It or know someone who does? Discover what happens when you have your electrical work done in the wrong way and why it would be better to seek a professional’s help first.
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Don’t Let Halloween Lights Cause a Power Outage! [3 Wicked Tips]
Halloween lights and other such festive decorations use up a lot of your home’s energy. However, if you don’t do it right, they could cause the power to go out. Keep the spooky holiday spirit alive by following these three tips to make sure that doesn’t happen!
Is Being an Electrician Right for You? Take Our Quiz.
Are you tired of being stuck behind a desk all day? Are you in need of a career change? Working as an electrician is a fulfilling career that gets you out and moving. Take our quiz and see if being an electrician is the right choice for you!
Everything Electric – Energy, Equipment, & Emergencies
We often don’t think about our electricity, but it is a very important part of our home and business. Some of the most common questions we get asked as electricians are how do I conserve energy? And how can I save money on my bills? Learn everything you need to know about electricity and more!
Why Do We Use Alternating Current (AC) Electricity?
The use of AC electricity provides numerous benefits in terms of transmission efficiency, voltage control, safety, and more!. These factors have made AC electricity the standard choice for power distribution in modern society.
A Day Without Electricity
We often don’t think about how lucky we are to have electricity in our lives, but have you ever thought about what it would be like to not have any for a day? In this blog, we’ll go over what it would be like not to have electricity for a day!
How to Save On Your Energy Bill Year-Round
Home utilities can be expensive! Discover how you can be a part of this frugal trend and save money in spring, summer, fall, and winter by checking out our infographic. Get ready to save money on your next energy bill!
Where is Most of Your Electricity Being Used?
Have you ever wondered exactly how the power in your home is distributed? If not, you’ll want to know! Knowing where and how to distribute the power through your home can save you money on your next energy bill. Learn more here!