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Today's large-screen TVs, surround sound systems, and Hi-Def Blu-ray players make the home theater experience better than it has ever been. A basic home entertainment system is easy to set up, but a more ambitious system - with, say, ceiling...

Old or damaged wiring can lead to many problems and requires professional service. One sign that you may need wiring work is that your circuit breakers are frequently tripping. Another sign is that the breakers won't reset properly. Flickering...

Lights are a part of many end of year holiday celebrations, but they need to be done safely. One important way to keep people safe, is to keep from overloading outlets. Using a power strip can prevent this. Another thing you can do to be safe, is...

Christmas lights are a great way to brighten up the holiday season. But Christmas lights can create hazards if appropriate precautions aren't taken. One of the most important things you can do is make sure that if you're buying lights for outdoor...

There are many advantages to having a generator. One advantage is that you always have electricity available, and with modern technology very heavily reliant on electricity, this is important. A generator also helps you be more mobile, and bring...

Improving indoor lighting is a great way to change the look of your home. Two types of overhead lighting - recessed lighting and track lighting - are good options. Recessed lighting saves space by installing the lights into the ceiling itself. The...

We tend to take our home electrical systems for granted. However, such complex systems don't always run perfectly. Some types of problems are more common than others. Flickering lights can be caused by short power surges or frayed wires. They...

If you own a whole-house generator, you want to be assured that it will work when needed. A high quality generator can last up to 3,000 hours, depending on how well it is maintained. But even the best generators will eventually wear down and need...

If you own a backup generator, it's important to keep it maintained. Some generator maintenance can be done by yourself. Every few months, you can turn on the unit and run it, and replace the air filter when needed. Otherwise, it is advisable to...

Even though people use the term "up to code" often, they may not understand the meaning behind it. The meaning of up to code, is that an electrical system has met a set of guidelines that make it safe. When the term electrical code is used, it...