Latest Electrical News

• Your home electrical system: how long can it last?

  Many components in your home's electrical system will wear out over time. Here is a look at what kind of longevity you can expect from your power system.

• Home lighting emerges from the dark ages

  The incandescent light bulb made gaslight and candles obsolete, but now it, too, has been replaced. Today's energy-efficient products last longer, are cheaper to operate and give you more lighting choices.

• Rambler reno: open plan at '60s prices?

  Is your 1960s rambler stuck in the '60s? What would it cost you today at '60s prices adjusted for inflation to add a modern great room -- with and without contemporary bells and whistles?

• 10 top DIY no-nos found by electrical inspectors

  Some homeowners are confident enough to handle their own wiring, even though they shouldn't be. While simple wiring tasks can be a DIY job, the more complicated (and dangerous) tasks are not. This list sheds light on 10 code problems that inspectors commonly find.

• Top 5 DIY code violations according to building inspectors

  Here are five common errors building inspectors uncover when they visit do-it-yourself jobs. Read up to avoid a pesky and project-delaying call-back.

• Electricians and Electricial Contractors

  You may have DIY skills, but some tasks around the home require the training of a professional electrician. Protect your home and family by calling in electrical contractors to handle your home wiring projects.

• How to Install New Wires

  It's easy for a person with a basic knowledge of home wiring to do simple jobs. Read up on the do's and don'ts of wiring to see if you want to tackle the job.