During oppressive summer heat, one's first thought is often to get to an air-conditioned area. Portable plug-in air conditioners often...

What is Aluminum (AL) Branch Circuit Wiring? From approximately 1965 - 1975, single-strand (solid) aluminum (AL) wiring was sometimes...

Your home's electrical meterbase is usually mounted to the side of your house on a sheet of plywood. The plywood will deteriorate over...

When spending a fortune filling up our vehicles these days, switching to an electric vehicle is becoming increasingly enticing! In a...

Whenever we get a deep freeze, such as we are currently enduring, many people reach for a space heater that can be plugged into an...

This month Consumer Reports ranks the best smart home equipment. The Nest Hello Video Doorbell, the Nest Learning Thermostat, and the...

Do you ever wish you could see or talk to someone at your door without opening it? What if I told you that you don’t even have to be in...

Smart Thermostats Would you like to have a comfortable temperature in your house, while saving money on your gas / power bills at the...

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Outlets are important anytime an electrical outlet is near a water source, such as in a bathroom,...