Getting Your Home EV Charging Station Ready for the Fall
The performance and charging of electric vehicles can be impacted by seasonal temperatures and climate conditions. When we go through the dog days of summer, for example, the hot and humid conditions can make the charging process slower as the battery’s internal resistance increases. At lower temperatures, the capacity of EV batteries is diminished, and […]
Creative Indoor Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Space
Lighting in a home can be challenging to balance. You want to put it where it’s functional, but it also needs to provide the correct level of brightness and reflect your individual design preferences. Installing creative lighting solutions throughout your home can provide you with a little of each. Projector Light Projector lights aren’t just […]
Here Are the Pros and Cons of Electrical Panels
Most American homeowners grew up in houses with circuit breaker technology installed, but some from the older generations may remember the switch from fuse panels with parts that needed to be replaced when they blew. In the mid-1950s, a new mechanism named “Quick-Open” was introduced to the home building market, and it paved the way […]
5 Common Generator Problems and How to Troubleshoot at Home
As a homeowner, the last thing you need during an emergency is a faulty generator. Fortunately, it’s possible to troubleshoot many generator issues yourself. As long as you understand the basics of common problems and their solutions, it’s possible to get a stalled generator up and running again. Here are five of the most common […]
Wired for Success: The Different Kinds of Electricians and What They Do
The need for electricians is increasing with the growing electricity demand. Electricians are not a one-size-fits-all profession, though. There are different kinds of electricians who specialize in specific areas of electrical work. Read on to learn more about the different types of electricians and what they do. Residential Electricians As the name suggests, residential electricians […]
7 Signs Your Home Needs Rewiring
Often, many do not think about rewiring their homes until something goes seriously wrong. This is because electrical wiring is designed to be long lasting. Even though electrical wiring has been constructed to last for decades, it still degrades over time and thus needs to be replaced. Additionally, older homes need to be rewired to […]