Blogs in September 2019

Is it Safe to Use a Three-Prong Adapter? | Mr. Electric

Sep 24, 2019

You’re at your Aunt Matilda’s country estate working on a kitchen remodeling project. When you try to plug in your brand-new table saw, you realize that the saw has a three-pronged plug, but your aunt’s home only has two-slot outlets. This is not an uncommon problem, especially in older homes...Continue Reading

Thinking About Decorative Outlet Covers?

Sep 17, 2019

A Collection of Decorative Outlet Covers

Looking to find a way to add some flair to your home? Look no further! Decorative outlet covers are a fun and easy way to enhance your home’s decor. Learn which type of outlet cover would look best in your home, where to get electrical outlet...Continue Reading

The History of Electricity | History of Electricity Timeline

Sep 12, 2019

Electricity is an essential part of modern life so vital that most of us cannot imagine a life without it. But – amazingly – it has only been an everyday aspect of our lives for a little over a century.

Back in 1752, when Benjamin Franklin demonstrated that lightning was electrical with...Continue Reading

Can You Wash an Electric Blanket? | Tips from Mr. Electric

Sep 3, 2019

Snuggling into a cozy electric blanket on a cold winter’s night is hard to beat, but like all bedding, electric blankets occasionally need to be cleaned. If you’re worried about how to clean an electric blanket, you can relax. The process is actually pretty simple, and it doesn’t require an...Continue Reading