How Electrical Safety Can Prevent a Holiday Fire
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, about half of home Christmas tree fires happen due to electrical or lighting equipment issues. Numerous home fires… Read More
October 22
10 Fun Facts About Copper Wire
Electricians love using copper wire due to it’s high electrical conductivity rating. In fact, only silver has a higher conductivity among metals. Today, copper is… Read More
October 8
CMC’s DIY Guide: How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
Why do I need to learn how to balance a ceiling fan? An unbalanced ceiling fan can be wobbly, unnerving to look at, and often… 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
September 9
CMC DIY Electrical Guide: How to Trace a Wire with No Power
There are ways to trace wires without breaking apart your walls. The easiest way is to turn all the breakers off at the panel, and… Read More
August 20
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Fix a Tripped Circuit Breaker
Most of the time, the occasional tripped circuit breaker isn’t much of a concern. But if the breaker trips repeatedly, there’s usually a reason. It’s… Read More
August 5
CMC’s DIY Electrical Guide: How to Remove a Broken Light Bulb
A broken light bulb is one of those unfortunate events you sometimes can’t avoid. Removing one can cause even more trouble; you could end up… 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
June 18
How to Convert Your Fan into a Smart Ceiling Fan
Smart phones. Smart thermostats. Smart door locks. All these breakthrough technologies have become commonplace, but homeowners may thrilled to learn smart ceiling fans are quickly… Read More
