DIY Electrical Work Most states allow you to do whatever you want to your home. Although electrical work is not without its risks. The question comes down to what are you willing to risk in order to save money. Electricians go through a tremendous amount of training...
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter vs Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI vs AFCI. What is the real difference between an AFCI and a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter? The principal distinction between the two is that a GFCI is designed to protect...
What is an AFCI? The “AFCI” is an arc fault circuit interrupter. AFCIs are newly-developed electrical devices designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in the home electrical wiring. What is the problem? Annually, over 40,000 fires are attributed to...
What is a GFCI? A ground fault circuit interrupter, called a GFCI or GFI, is an inexpensive electrical device that can either be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord to protect you from severe electrical shocks. GFCIs have played a key role...
Electrical Outlets Often DIY builders ask the question, “How Many Outlets Do I Need?” The real answer is, it depends. Electrical outlets must be installed in every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, bedroom,...
