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The right time to rewire your house could mean the difference between life and death. Each year, about 45,000 electrical fires break out in American homes. U.S. fire departments rush to handle 24,200 residential building electrical fires. These devastating incidents...

A single power surge could destroy thousands of dollars worth of electronics and appliances in your home. Many homeowners don't fully understand house surge protectors, which leaves modern homes vulnerable to damage. Lightning strikes aren't the only threat - power...

Learning about different dimmer switch types can substantially reduce your home's energy consumption. The Department of Energy reports that lighting makes up about 15% of the average home's electricity use. Dimming lights by just 25% saves about one-fifth of the...

Simple electrical troubleshooting skills could save your home. Electrical faults trigger more than 28,000 house fires across the U.S. every year. Your home sends clear warning signals that shouldn't go unnoticed. These include flickering lights, tripping circuit...

Your comfort ventilation system might be quietly wasting energy and leaving you with poor air quality. Bad ventilation leads to carbon dioxide buildup, volatile organic compounds, and dust. These issues can cause headaches, allergies, and breathing problems as time...

An electrical panel quietly powers your home for 25 to 40 years. This vital component won't last forever though. Your panel might become unsafe and make your home uninsurable after the 25-year mark. Those annoying flickering lights that happen when appliances turn on...