All electrical outlets, appliances and lighting in homes are protected by circuit breakers (or by fuses in older homes). Most of us know about the…
If your basement has a bar, you could pour a double tap beer while your electrical box nearby may have a double tap breaker. You…
Light bulbs in exterior fixtures and damp locations like bathrooms are notorious for sticking in the socket. Turning the dead bulb to replace it, you…
Electrical plugs and outlets are designed to keep you safe from electrical shock and to protect the device you’re using. Take advantage of this by…
Quick Tip #60 You have heard about how dangerous high-voltage electrical wires can be: never touch a downed wire…storms can damage wires…and so on. But…
You just had your new home inspected, and the inspector found “reversed polarity” at several electrical outlets some amateur had added. You know you need…
Remember that home inspection you arranged before purchasing your home? The inspector tested electrical outlets and talked about correcting problems. You purchased the home but…
Home Tips by Tom Feiza – Mr. Fix-It, Inc. It’s a great idea for every homeowner to set up an emergency plan and create a…
Can lights or recessed ceiling lights are a common design feature in modern residential construction. They are also common in older custom-built homes. They provide…
OK, for many years compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) were a bit of a pain. They provided an eerie color, took a long time to reach…