Blogs in November 2018

Considering putting off upgrading the electrical in your home because you plan to put it on the market? Hold up! It’s a bad idea to sell a home with questionable wiring and electrical systems in place. What should you replace before the sale and what can you leave to the judgement of buyers?...Continue Reading

Office fire hazards are bad for business. Based on the most recent reports from the National Fire Protection Association, in the 5-year span between 2007 and 2011, there were 3,340 fires in offices nationwide. Such fires often have a devastating impact on American businesses, resulting in loss...Continue Reading

Should I replace old wiring? A question frequently pondered by the owners of antique and historic homes, electrical fire hazards within homes more than 50-years old present a serious risk. Rewiring antique homes should always be on the agenda, whether you plan on staying over the short or long-...Continue Reading

Knob and tube wiring history dates back to the 1880s. It was one of the earliest wiring methods and was used well into the 1940s. Many homes built in this time period still have knob and tube wiring hidden away in their basements, attics, and walls.

This obsolete wiring method can pose...Continue Reading

Is your house rockin’ old outlets? There’s some amazing new outlet technology available in the aisles of your area home improvement store, as well as online. Whether you’re replacing a worn-out outlet with a run-of-the-mill replacement, or going high-tech with USB plug enabled or smart outlet...Continue Reading