Outlet mechanisms are hidden by design, so it can be surprisingly difficult to tell if there’s something wrong with them. There are also all kinds of things that can go wrong with your outlets, and each problem could have several different effects. Sometimes, an outlet could seem to work perfectly well… until it starts … [Read more...]
How Can I Fix a Loose Outlet?
Since we use electrical outlets nonstop every day, it’s easy to forget how dangerous they can be. All that separates us from the dangerous, high-voltage electrical currents flowing through our wires is a hard plastic shell. If your outlets ever look loose, it’s very important to fix it right away. Loose outlets could … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Outdoor Living With a Lighting Upgrade
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...]
Layman’s Guide to Knob and Tube Wiring
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...]
How to Install a Dimmer Switch
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...]
How Does LA’s Power Get to You? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Earlier this year, Mike Diamond broke down the long, impressive journey that brings Los Angeles' electrical power to you. We covered who supplies the power, how it gets to you, and how it moves through your home. Supplying electricity to 4 million people is quite the undertaking--enough so that it can be hard to … [Read more...]
How Does My Electricity Move Through My Home?
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...]
How Does Los Angeles’ Electricity Get to You?
Last week, we figured out where LA’s power comes from and who’s supplying it to us. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the process is pretty complex. LA doesn’t draw all its power from anyone or even ten sources. The city generates power from different sources all over. Some of the sources are even thousands of miles away. How … [Read more...]
