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During power outages, portable generators can supply supplemental electricity. An advantage of having one is it keeps food from spoiling. Generators are also useful if you drive an electric car or if you do DIY home projects and need to keep your...

Even when hurricane season is winding down, people need to stay vigilant, because it is common for storms to hit in the later parts of hurricane season. One thing that people can do, is install a whole house generator in case power is lost. Any...

Since there are more and more storms hitting the US each year, more and more people are dealing with power outages. When this happens, a portable generator is a good solution. And it can be done with a reasonable cost. On important piece of having...

When you hear buzzing in a wall, it is most likely from an electrical problem. There can be other things, like a ceiling fan, or an issue with the HVAC system, but it is usually electrical. When it is electrical, it can be coming from an outlet or...

Did you know that investing in a backup generator could actually reduce your home insurance premiums? Since insurance companies know that having electricity at all times can minimize theft rates, many of policy holders with backup generators find...

Many residents that are located in hurricane zones end up purchasing portable generators for the hurricane season, and they quickly start to see the downsides don't necessarily outweigh the benefits. Standby generators can provide these consumers...

A lot of homes in western New York have outdated wiring. This is a problem because not only can they not handle modern electrical loads, they also represent a fire hazard. It is recommended that if a home was built prior to 1980, it should be...

While not as effective as air conditioning systems, fans can be useful in cooling a room. Unlike other types of fans, ceiling fans don't take up floor or desk space and can enhance a room's decor. Ceiling fans consume far less energy than air...

If your outlets are sparking, that can mean that you have a major issue with your electrical set up. There are a few different things that can cause this such as a short circuit, poor installation or repairs involving the outlet or just the outlet...

Home wiring can last a long time, more than 50 years in many cases, but sometimes less than this. Copper wiring can last 100 years, while aluminum wiring might last 80 years. However, the protective coating around the wire needs to be considered as...