Knob-and-tube wiring is a method that was commonly used from the 1880’s to the 1940’s and is often observed in older homes. While this wiring method is not inherently dangerous, it is considered antiquated and a safety hazard due to its age and sensitivity to damage. K&T wiring in an attic space. [...]
Since their creation by Charles Dalziel in 1961, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) have become a commonplace item in homes and have saved countless lives from electrocution. But how do these devices work and where should they be installed in order to provide maximum protection? All outside outlets should be GFCI protected. [...]
A common and heavily used household appliance, the clothes dryer revolutionized the amount of time that people spent cleaning and drying clothes when it was first developed in 1938. While this machine is both handy and efficient, it must be properly installed and maintained to keep it in safe condition. Dryers work by heating [...]
