Where Should I Install GFCI Outlets?
You should install a GFCI outlet in any area where water, heavy humidity, or moisture exists. Where water exists may include the kitchen, bathroom, pool,… Read More
September 29
7 Things to Know About Outlet Installation
While attention to safety is important, outlet installation is something many people can do on their own. Sometimes issues are isolated to specific outlets. But… Read More
July 21
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Dead Outlet
Fixing a dead outlet is one electrical job a homeowner can do without a professional technician. While it doesn’t involve a lot of complex work,… Read More
July 9
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Warm or Sparking Outlet
Do you need to fix a warm or sparking outlet? If an electrical outlet feels warm or sparks, that means it’s overloaded and is overheating;… Read More
March 15
Top Benefits of USB Outlets
In addition to home appliances and electronics, electrical outlets have evolved to also power devices such as tablets and smartphones. USB outlets combine standard three-prong… Read More
March 1
5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Outlets
Electrical outlets start to wear out after a few decades. With newer technologies available, outlets installed before the turn of the twentieth century may be… Read More
January 10
What Type of Outlet is That?
Most homeowners don’t even think about their outlets beyond what they are plugging into them. But did you know there are different types of outlets… Read More
December 1
Top 5 Ways to Make Sure Your Christmas Lights are Safe
Last month on our blog, discussed how to prepare your electrical outlets for holiday décor. This month, we’re going to stay in the holiday spirit… Read More
November 25
Preparing Your Electrical Outlets for Holiday Decor
When the holidays come around, the decorations never end. From Halloween to New Year’s, glowing decor and twinkly lights are strung throughout all of our… Read More
August 14
Why Isn’t My Electrical Outlet Working?
Hand turns on, turns off charger in electrical outlet on wall, close-up with copy space Everyone has gone to plug something in before only to… Read More
