A gloved hand holds test probes with a digital multimeter, wires, electrical outlets, pliers, and tools arranged on a wooden surface near an open toolbox
April 30

Understanding the Electrical Conductivity of Different Materials

Electrical conductivity measures how easy it is for an electric current to travel through a particular material. On the other hand, electrical resistivity measures a… View Article Read More

A technician in a blue uniform shakes hands with a woman at the door of a house
March 14

Reasons Why Electrical Bonding and Ground are Important

Electricity powers our modern lives, but it can also be super dangerous if electrical systems aren’t installed and maintained properly. A key part of any… View Article Read More

A man on a stepladder installs or repairs a ceiling light fixture using tools and a cable tester in a hallway next to a staircase
February 12

Can Faulty Home Electrical Systems Affect Your Wi-Fi?

The internet plays a major role in the things we do every day. Having a weak or nonexistent Wi-Fi signal in your Sacramento, CA, home… View Article Read More

A person uses a digital multimeter to measure the voltage of electrical wires in a wall-mounted outlet, displaying a reading of 235 volts
January 3

Understanding Electrical Load Calculations and Why They’re Important

An electrical load calculation is a way of determining how much power a home or other building needs for everything to work. An electrical load… View Article Read More

A man standing on a ladder installs or adjusts a rectangular light fixture on a white ceiling in a bright room
December 22

Reasons to Hire an Electrician Before Your Next Home Remodel

Are you planning a home remodel soon? If you’ve been thinking about updating your home’s lighting, adding a new outdoor kitchen or installing a new… View Article Read More

A house with a tiled roof is on fire, with flames and smoke coming from the windows and rooftop
November 8

Tips for Protecting Your Home From Fire During the Holidays

More house fires occur during the holiday season than at any other time of the year. The reason for this has to do with all… View Article Read More

A technician in a blue uniform inspects and tests a backup generator with tools beside a house
October 17

What Does a Manual Transfer Switch Do?

With each passing year, our collective demand for electricity in our homes continues to climb. And as it does, the strain on our aging electrical… View Article Read More

Clear glass pendant light fixture with an exposed bulb hanging from the ceiling in a modern kitchen
September 26

Hiring Only Licensed Professionals for Electrical Work

Electrical work requires expertise to ensure proper performance and safety. In the home services industry, this work involves handling equipment and wires directly related to… View Article Read More

Close-up of hands installing or replacing a GFCI electrical outlet in a wall
August 15

Everything You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets

As a staple in most modern homes since the late 1940s, electricity is easy to take for granted. Without it, though, much of what we… View Article Read More

A technician in uniform inspects and tests a standby generator outside a house using electrical equipment
June 1

How to Pick the Right Size Backup Generator for Your Home

With a whole-home generator, you never need to worry about what might happen when the power goes out. Picking one the right size ensures that… View Article Read More