Using Backup Generators
We are experiencing a massive power outage here right now and it looks like we’ll be without power for days. We were not prepared for this type of power outage especially in the …

The other day I wrote a post about how our freezer stopped working and started to defrost. After consulting with my father-in-law I discovered that the timer-defrost switch was bad and it was causing the …

The other day our Frigidaire Freezer stopped working. My wife discovered the problem when she noticed a small puddle on the floor in front of the stand-up freezer in our mudroom. First I checked to …

As I keep pointing out winter is quickly approaching and that means heating systems are being turned on and used. Heating systems create carbon monoxide (CO) whenever they burn gas, oil, kerosene and even wood. …

Televisions, computers, printers, DVD players and most electronics continue to use electricity even when you turn them off. In fact, today’s high tech homes consume so much “un-used” electricity because of the many electronics in …

I’ve written about the structured wiring used when we built our new home. Structured wiring is a great way to create a very stable and functional home network. My wife and I both work at …

I recently learned a new electrical circuit safety tip that works really well. Turning off the circuit breaker for the circuit you’re working on is the first electrical safety rule to follow. So being able …

Replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan is a great way to cool down a room and lower your electric bill this summer. However, installing ceiling fans in existing construction can sometimes be a …