Home electrical hazards are often overlooked or misunderstood. In most cases, they become a problem precisely because homeowners don’t realize they’re a problem! Unfortunately, electrical hazards and the fires they could start can be a very real problem.  The best way to avoid disaster is to learn about the common … [Read more...]

Outdoor living means something different to everyone. Maybe you’re a big fan of lounging under a tree reading a book. Maybe you stage elaborate garden parties. Or maybe you just like to garden with your kids! Whatever your personal definition may be, there’s one thing that’s always true of outdoor living: upgrades … [Read more...]

There’s a pretty good chance you’ve never heard of “knob and tube wiring” before. You probably don’t know what it is, what it’s used for, or why it could be dangerous. You might even have knob and tube wiring in your home or building without knowing it. If you do, you’ll probably want to get rid of it ASAP. We’ll … [Read more...]

First things first: what in tarnation is a circuit breaker? Your home's circuit breaker is its central hub of electricity. Its beating, wired heart. The place where all the electrical current that enters your home flows first. Your circuit breaker safely directs electricity throughout your home while preventing … [Read more...]

When things stop working, you can start to feel a lot less “at home” in your own home. This is true of plumbing, HVAC, and especially electricity. When your electricity isn’t working, it’s hard to feel like you’re at home at all. Home electrical problems are more than a mere inconvenience, too. They can be expensive, … [Read more...]

A dimmer switch lets you manually adjust how brightly your light bulbs shine. Dimming lights is an easy way to set a mood or make your home feel a little cozier. They’re also surprisingly quick and easy to install as long as you have the right tools and directions. You’ll have to get the tools yourself, but we can … [Read more...]

Last week, we laid out the journey your electricity takes to get to you. We followed your electricity across hundreds of miles, across transmission and distribution lines, from the power plant to your neighborhood. We haven't quite finish the journey yet, however. The most important step is yet to come: how all that … [Read more...]

Two weeks ago, we started telling the story of LA’s electricity. First, we covered who makes your electricity and where it comes from. Then, we figured out how all that electricity actually gets from where it’s generated all the way to you. Now, we’ve reached the final chapter in the ongoing story of your home’s … [Read more...]

Just like with anything in life, the more you know about a certain topic, the more capable you are of treating it right. This is especially true for your home’s electrical fixtures. Making sure electrical devices are working right means knowing how they work, how to keep them safe, and when it’s time to call a … [Read more...]

What’s the holiday season without lights? They’re on our trees, in our homes, and even on our sweaters! Lights can be an integral part of many different holiday traditions for many different families, and when they shut off, so does the fun. Luckily, you can easily avoid power problems this holiday season by staying … [Read more...]