How to reduce your carbon footprint without switching from electric heating
Can’t outfit your home with greener forms of energy? Don’t fret. There’s still hope for you to make a positive impact on the environment—just in time for Earth Day! Switching your home to renewable energy sources is ideal, but we understand how expensive and...
Do time-of-use electric rates actually help the environment?
When it comes to electricity in the United States, it’s truly buzzing. Research shows that over one-third of the country’s yearly greenhouse emissions can be attributed to electricity. So, environmentalists looked for ways to crack down on the amount of energy being...
FAQ: Power surges and how to prevent them
When it comes to electrical safety, we often first think of electric shock. Yet, protecting our electronics from this same electrical shock doesn’t usually cross our minds. Keep yourself and your appliances safe by understanding power surges and how they can impact...
Reasons a security system can improve your home and your peace of mind
Intruder, intruder! We hope this is something that you don’t hear, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Installing a security system inside your home has more benefits than warding off unwanted guests. In fact, here are some other reasons that a home security system...
Are you prepared for a power outage? Plus, all the essentials that come in handy during an emergency outage
The lights flicker and then suddenly darkness takes hold. This sounds like the beginning of a horror movie, yet this is often the reality that many individuals deal with during winter storms and other natural disasters. Losing power is a bigger problem than not being...
Put down those pliers! Here are some electrical DIY projects best done by an expert
We know that you’re pretty handy. You probably can hang a picture, and it might even be perfectly level, or able to tighten the cover on your outlet. Yet, there are numerous electrical jobs that shouldn’t be a DIY project. Here’s where you should draw the line and...
How to stay safe and cozy using electric space heaters this winter
If only space heaters could chase away those winter blues. Winters in Minnesota can be brutal, which may cause you to bring in reinforcements – space heaters. Space heaters are a great way to add a few degrees onto the thermostat during a winter storm. Yet, space...
Don’t pull a Griswold this winter and overload your home’s outlets
Image sourced from Christmas Vacation. Did you pull a Clark Griswold this winter season and become an expert in exterior lighting? If you outfitted your home with 25,000 lights, twinkling or not, there’s a right way to plug them all in. Don’t risk overloading your...
How often should your home undergo a home electrical safety inspection?
There are times where it’s obvious that you should undergo an electrical safety inspection, such as during a remodel or moving into a new home. Yet, if you’ve been in your home for numerous years, how often should you be checking your electrical wiring to make sure...
Why an energy audit should be on your to-do list this winter
The winter months pose a unique problem for homeowners: how to save money on their energy bills. Electrical heating is the most efficient method for heating your home this winter, but it does come with a price tag. In order to save money this winter, conduct an energy...
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