Knob and Tube Wiring - Know the Facts Knob and tube wiring is one of the original forms of electrical wiring. While it once was cutting edge, it’s now considered a fire hazard. Here’s why: It’s Not Grounded. Knob and tube wiring has no ground wire. A ground wire is important because it causes the circuit breaker to shut off ...

Control Your Home's Temperature With Your Cell Phone. With A Smart Thermostat, you can monitor and control the temperature in your home via your cell phone.  Touch-tone buttons and voice commands allow you to check your home's temperature and adjust heating and cooling settings.  Never has home comfort been so convenient.  Not to mention that money and energy you'll save! ...

Don't Be A Shocking Statistic. Do It Right. Thousands of people in this country are seriously inuured each year because of electrical accidents and electrical fires. Most of these can be prevented by safe electrical practices. Here are a few electrical safety tips from Mighty Mike: Major appliances like refrigerators, washers and dryers, stoves, etc., should be plugged into wall ...

Does your toilet sound like it's flushing all by itself? It's not uncommon.   The most typical cause of "phantom flushing" is a worn out flapper.  The flapper seals the hole between the upper half of your toilet (the tank) and the lower half (the toilet bowl). When it wears out, water seeps from the tank to the bowl.  You can ...

Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors/alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. Safety Tips Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Interconnect ...