Wiring and grounding in older homes
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
Our homes are full of electrical appliances and devices. Take a few minutes to look around for potential safety hazards.
If you have a young child in your family, it’s important to keep those little hands away from dangerous electrical outlets, cords and appliances. These inexpensive and easy to install childproofing products will help your little ones stay safe.
The wiring inside most older houses wasn’t designed to handle the electrical needs we have today.
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Although leaks from natural gas lines are rare, it’s important to know the warning signs.
Walking through a wet or flooded basement can be dangerous. To be safe, you should always assume that basement flood water is energized.
Portable heaters and generators are convenient, but use them with extreme caution.
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