Category: Outlets
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How to Choose the Right Extension Cord
Choosing the Right Extension Cord Extension cords are handy to have, and there are right and wrong ways to use them. Before you start running them all…
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Wiring for a Chest Freezer
Where and How to Wire a Freezer If you’re looking for extra food storage, a chest freezer is a convenient and useful option. Whether you choose …
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What do the Colored Wires in Outlet Indicate?
What Do Colors of Electrical Wires Stand For? You open up the circuit panel or the back of an appliance and you’re looking at a tangle of colore…
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Teaching Kids About Electrical Safety & Conservation
Teach your Children well Electrical dangers are no joke, and it’s never too soon to teach children how to be safe around electricity. While you&…
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Energy Loss Costs More than Comfort
Six Ways to Audit Your Home’s Energy Yourself With winter settling in to stay for a while, you’re probably glad to turn on the heat and ge…
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Audible Alerts with GFCI Outlets Make Sense
Benefits of Audible GFCIs If you’ve ever lost power to an appliance and didn’t realize it until the next day, you might end up with a huge…
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Adding Electrical Outlets in Your Home
Adding Electrical Outlets Are you running low on outlets? Are you tired of having to run from room to room, or crawl under the furniture, just to star…
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Wiring for Kitchen Island
Electric wiring Your Kitchen Island Your kitchen is the heart of your home and at its center is your kitchen island. More than additional counter spac…
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Insulation for Outlets
Insulating Outlets and Fixtures You probably know how important it is to insulate your home and to keep doors and windows tightly sealed. Those steps …
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Install USB Integrated Receptacles
Five Reasons You Need USB Outlets The holiday season is a great time to take a look at your lighting needs, get ready for the festivities ahead, and p…