The time of year from the end of November until the first week in January sees a whole lot of traveling. Many families travel to see friends and relatives for the holiday season. In most cases, this means that their… Read More
Archive for the ‘Maintenance Tips’ Category
What’s Making My Light Bulb Flicker?
It’s a pretty common occurrence in many homes: one day you turn on your lamp or other light fixture, only to discover that one of the light bulbs is starting to flicker. So, annoyed, you turn off the power and… Read More
Troubleshooting a Malfunctioning Circuit Breaker
Have you ever been drying your hair in the morning, only to have the power in your bathroom randomly cut off? What about having everything shut off if you try to use the microwave and the toaster at the same… Read More
Caring for Your Home Electrical System while on Vacation
Your vacation is a time for you to relax and hang out with your family. When most families are preparing for a vacation, there is a frenzy to get all the laundry done and pack bags. Everyone is so focused… Read More
Is it Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
You’ve probably seen your electrical panel a bunch of times before. It’s a grey box hanging on the wall, usually in the basement. You open the little door on the front has a bunch of switches, called breakers, inside that… Read More
Getting Ceiling Fans Ready for Spring
We know it’s probably hard to believe because of the cool weather here in Maryland, but it’s actually spring! You probably haven’t needed your home’s ceiling fans just yet, but now is the perfect time to check on them to… Read More
Tips and Tricks for Avoiding Electrical Damage from Windy Winter Weather
Between all these damaging winds swirling around this past weekend and the snow and freezing rain this week, thousands of Maryland residents still don’t have power in their homes. This weather can really wreak havoc on your home’s electrical system…. Read More
Electrical Projects That Are Perfect for Spring
It may still be February, but these few warm days we’ve had are reminding us that spring will be here before we know it! Spring is a great time of year to get done all kinds of projects around your… Read More
The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for Winter
Fall is really cooling things off here in Baltimore. Temperatures are dropping, and before we know it winter will be here. Some parts of the Northeast are already getting snow! With cold winter weather looming ever closer, you will want… Read More
Time Change? Time to Check Your Smoke Detectors!
Twice a year, it’s that magical time when the clocks jump forward or backward a whole hour. In the spring, we whine about “losing” an hour, but in the fall, we love “gaining” an hour. Whenever it’s time for the… Read More