Wiring and grounding in older homes
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Safety plays an important role when working with power tools. It's easy to get tired or distracted during a project, and hazards like faulty electrical connections can be hidden.
You can reduce your risk of injury by following these safety guidelines:
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Make sure your electrical appliances, tools and outlets are safe, and be careful around electrical equipment outdoors.
Keep these safety guidelines in mind when using gas-consuming products such as stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters and furnaces.
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
Drying clothes takes a lot of energy. Keeping your dryer vent clean makes your appliance more energy efficient.