Your sense of smell is one of the most primal survival instincts you possess. It is designed to alert you to danger long before you can see it or hear it. In the context of your home, few odors trigger an immediate sense of alarm quite like the smell of something burning. When that smell…
The desire to improve our homes and save money is a powerful motivator. In an age of endless online tutorials and home improvement shows, many projects seem simpler than they are. Painting a room, building a shelf, or refinishing a deck are wonderful weekend projects. But some tasks cross a line from home improvement into…
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures in Greenville drop, homeowners naturally turn indoors. We switch on more lights, rely on our heating systems, and plug in devices to make our homes cozy. This seasonal shift places a significant and sustained demand on our home’s electrical system. While robust, this system can be strained…
Power strips and extension cords are common in nearly every home. They offer convenience, allowing us to power multiple devices from a single outlet or reach distant corners of a room. This convenience, however, often leads to complacency and dangerous misuse. Electrical fires are a significant hazard in the United States, and the improper use…
As you look around your home, you will likely notice two different kinds of electrical outlets. There is the standard, familiar duplex outlet that you see in your living room and bedrooms. Then there is that other kind, the one with the two small buttons, usually labeled “Test” and “Reset,” that you find in your…
Take a quick walk through your home and you’ll likely notice two different types of electrical outlets installed on your walls. The most common is the standard duplex outlet, a familiar and simple interface that has powered our lives for decades. But in certain areas, like your kitchen and bathrooms, you’ll find a different kind…
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