Home Electrical Systems consist of a line, a meter, the main circuit breaker, separate wiring circuits to the rooms in the home, outlets, light fixture boxes and various appliances. Here is a short, easy guide to home electrical systems. Home Electrical Systems: The Meter Typically, the main line comes from a pole or underground. It…

When you hear the words extreme weather, your mind will probably go to the most drastic extremes like hurricanes, but even an everyday thunderstorm can result in extreme conditions. That ordinary thunderstorm may have damaging hail and create water damage. It can also have dangerous lightning. Lightning damages homes just as much as some of…

One of the things that you may be taking advantage of in your home without really thinking much about is your electrical panel. As long as it’s working correctly, and providing electricity for your home you more than likely don’t give it too much thought. However, when something goes wrong do you know the basics…

Whether you are familiar with electrical terms or not, it’s always a great idea to familiarize yourself with the different acronyms associated with it. After all, electrical abbreviations apply throughout several industries. It goes beyond just electrical wiring. You can find electrical terms in the automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries. These acronyms apply to various circuits, sizes, conduits,…

It hasn’t exactly been a smooth ride when promoting solar energy in Florida. It turns out that, although it’s called the “Sunshine State,” Florida isn’t exactly as solar as it’s made out to be. In Tallahassee, lawmakers are having trouble creating common-sense solar laws to motivate homeowners around the state to switch to solar energy….

Climate change has been very controversial lately, and solar energy is no exception. Now that The President has placed a tariff on the panels, there is, even more, to talk about. Everyone is wondering how this will play out. While there appear to be many reasons to forego solar energy, that isn’t necessarily the case….

There are a lot of resources available for homeowners today that help them handle much of their own maintenance work. DIY stores are in most cities. Even big box stores carry DIY products. There are tutorials and other tools available to help you with your question for DIY projects. One area where it’s a good…

Losing power is an unfortunate fact of life. During a storm, it is very likely that your electricity will go out. It can also happen due to humanmade causes, like someone running into a power pole. Is your home protected from power outages? Everyone should know the dangers involved in a power outage, and what…

Regardless of how basic the wiring is in your home, main service panel repair is necessary once in a while. It can be hard to know when. And these matters are usually left to the professionals. But, even if you aren’t going to service it yourself; you need to know if it is necessary to…

If you have an older home, then you might have knob and tube wiring. While this type of wiring isn’t necessarily wrong, there are a few things that you should know about it. With knowledge about your home’s wiring, you can decide whether or not you need to replace it. What Is Knob and Tube Wiring?…