Right about now, people all over the Raleigh-Durham area are starting to put up their Christmas decorations. We’re looking forward to seeing them! But we also want to make sure that everyone is having a safe holiday season. You see, the US Fire Administration reports that 1 in every 3 home Christmas tree fires is […]
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We’ve written a lot of posts about the dangers of electrical fires. But the Durham Fire Department has put up a bunch of fire tips that are especially relevant to the upcoming winter months. Heaters, as it happens, can be a huge fire hazard when they malfunction. That’s why the Durham Fire Department suggests getting
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We’re certainly no strangers to floods here in the Triangle area. And after a flood, your home can quickly become an electrical hazard if any water has gotten into your home at all. In fact, if there is standing water inside of your home after a flood then you need to stay outside. Someone needs
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Extension cords can create big problems for homeowners. Extension cord misuse is a leading cause of “electrical distribution fires,” or fires that are caused by overloaded circuits. The National Fire Prevention Association estimates that roughly half of home electrical fires can be traced back to electrical distribution issues. You have to understand that any given
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The recent storms and power outages got us thinking about emergency power generators again. A lot of people make big mistakes with their generators. Here are some of the most common ones. You Aren’t Changing the Gas If you have a gas generator you will need to use a gas stabilizer on the fuel you
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We know that many people enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with doing a really good DIY project. That’s why we share so many how-to projects on our blog. However, some projects just aren’t suited for DIY work. Installing a bunch of security cameras for your home, for example, is one of those projects.
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Our blog has talked about a lot of DIY electrical projects that you can do around the home. Therefore, we thought we’d take a moment to discuss how to avoid electrical shock. About 1,000 people still die of electric shock each year in the United States. They are usually in the process of doing DIY
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So your dream house is older, and you’ve got some concerns about the electricity. It’s true that wiring in old houses can carry some challenges for homeowners. For example, some older houses have cracked or brittle insulation. This should be replaced right away in order to avoid fires. Another problem is ungrounded wiring. Older houses
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