Frequently, a burned out light bulb may not be the bulb’s fault. The electrical wiring may not have a strong connection, causing the bulb to burn out faster. Other common issues include poor air circulation around the bulb, overtightened bulbs or high voltage such as caused by an electrical pulse. Light bulbs are fairly easy…
You won’t find aluminum wiring in modern residential branch-circuit wiring, but in the 1960s and 1970s, aluminum was common. During the 60s and 70s copper prices led home builders to use single strand aluminum in homes to cut costs. At the time, aluminum seemed like a reasonable replacement. It kept the costs low and did…
Putting an air conditioner in the attic seems to make perfect sense. There are no ugly window units. There is no bulky central A/C unit in the utility area. There is just cool dry air gently flowing down from ceiling vents. Unfortunately, that’s not all that’s flowing. In the process of conditioning your air, you’re…
All roofs will experience wear and tear over time, but that does not necessarily mean you need to dish out money for installing a brand new roof. If the following situations apply to you, a simple repair will likely do the trick. 1. You Have a Couple of Missing Shingles Replacing a few missing or…
Ever wondered where your energy dollars go in your home? This article shows you at-a-glance, so that you can focus on the areas that will give you the biggest bang-for-the-buck for reducing your home energy bill. Space heating and air conditioning together account for almost half of the energy that a typical home will use. This is…
