Safety

From snowy mountains to palm trees by the beach, winter can look like a lot of different things to different people. In every type of climate, problems can ...

Flickering lights can be unsettling. Whether it’s a loose bulb or your everyday poltergeist, blinking or faulty lighting can be a nuisance. It can also be a ...

When it comes to protecting your home against fire, it's important to have a plan. Severe weather, wildfires and electrical malfunction can greatly endanger ...

October is Fire Prevention Month! On average , fires cause 3,000 deaths and 15,000 injuries in the U.S. each year, so this is the perfect time to brush up on ...

As homeowners, we strive to make our living quarters safe for ourselves and our families. This includes employing sound electrical safety practices around the ...

Fire can be devastating. It can cause destruction to our homes and is potentially life threatening. Regions where wildfires are prevalent are especially ...

Don't Let Fall Trip You Up! As we transition from summer to fall, it is always important to keep your electrical safety in mind. This means properly retiring ...

In this day and age, it seems as though we’re hyper-connected, a world of convenience at our fingertips. Between our video games, TVs and computers, our washing ...

Grilling Safety Tips Nothing beats the smell of hot dogs, hamburgers, and fresh veggies on the barbeque. Grilling is one of summer’s quintessential past times, ...

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors…We have them in our home, on every floor, their softly blinking light assuring us that we’re safe and sound. That if there ...

It’s Tornado Season…do you know what to do? Tornados and severe thunderstorms can have devasting effects on your electrical system. Following severe weather, ...

The storm has passed, but if your home has suffered damage the work is just beginning. As much as we can prepare for hurricane season, it’s impossible to ...

There are few things in life comparable to the joy a pet can bring. We’d do anything to keep them healthy and safe. Fresh food and water, daily walks, ...

Keep the fireworks up in the air – and out of your home. Day to day use of electrical appliances sometimes causes a jolt similar to static electricity. While ...

Storms and severe weather can leave quite an impression. Fallen trees, loose shingles, scattered patio furniture – are all reminders of the chaos left behind. ...

Lounging around the pool, soaking in the sun, taking a dip when it gets really hot – that’s what summer is all about. Swimming pools are some of the best ways ...

Nothing is much better than basking in the sun on a beautiful summer day…unless it’s 95 degrees and humid! Outdoor ceiling fans allow you to enjoy the best of ...

Electrical outlets are found in almost every room of the house and can present a real danger to children if not properly guarded. According to Electrical Safety ...

They’ll huff and they’ll puff – and they’ll blow your house down! We all know that hurricanes are not a wolf in sheep’s clothing. They are a wolf in wolf’s ...

Electrical safety extends across the board, from humans to our pets. We should always be aware of the dangers around the house and in the yard. Part of being a ...

Warm weather is right around the corner, so now’s the time to spruce up the yard and fix the damage from the winter months. But before you rev up those power ...

From The Jetsons to 2001: A Space Odyssey to Inspector Gadget and Tony Stark, human beings have always had a fascination with smart home technology. It has the ...

National Electrical Safety Month –May is National Electrical Safety Month! It’s the time of year that we raise awareness on how to avoid potential electrical ...

When it comes to following building codes, there is only way you can go. They are in place for a reason – to guarantee that you and your property are protected ...

This spring, we hope the Easter Bunny brings you chocolate and not chewed wires! Everyone (who has a heart) loves bunnies. But they can be sneaky and damaging ...

April showers bring May flowers…but also electrical damage caused by water leakage and winter’s ice dams. Floods and hurricanes can also take their toll. Take ...

In honor of the first day of spring, Mister Sparky is pleased to present the Authority Brands Spring Cleaning Guide. We recognize now, more than ever, "cleaning ...

Mister Sparky loves St. Patrick’s Day but despises marlarky ! A mess of wires, light switches that don’t work, faulty outlets –that’s nonsense or, what we call, ...

Water, water, everywhere…please don’t touch a thing! Although there is no official “flood season” in the U.S., most flooding occurs in the early spring and ...

Beware of Crafty Cords! For electrical cords, tangled and trampled is no way to go. As consumers, we take for granted that most cables and cords are safe. And ...

Find yourself in the dark? Check out these important electrical Safety Tips from Mister Sparky!

What do you do when the whole world switches off? The Northeast Blackout of 65’ lasted almost 13 hours and affected Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, ...

No doubt, you received some great gifts during the holiday season – you may have also received some gift items that you already have? Another toaster? A new ...

Whether 10-below temperatures have you fighting off the flu or the office AC has got you shivering in your ergonomic chair, electric space heaters are an easy ...

You’ve heard the term “ground wire” and you know you have them installed in outlets around your home. But do you know what they do? The answer has major ...

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is good advice… sometimes. And when it comes to your home’s electrical system, you can leave well enough alone more often than ...

When you have an electrical problem in your home, you can’t go wrong by calling a licensed electrician. But if you’re thinking about taking more of a DIY ...

With summer storms popping up all across North America, there’s an almost ever-present risk of temporary power outages. Even with storm prediction models ...

Suspect There Are Ants or Other Bugs in Your Electrical Outlets? It may seem like a scene out of a horror movie, but it’s not uncommon: bugs crawling out of an ...

Dealing with a Low Electrical Humming Noise Buzzing Around the House? If you’ve ever experienced an electrical humming noise somewhere in your home, you know ...

You’ve probably seen it plenty of times -- a small blue spark when you plug in an appliance. Most of the time, this is a normal and harmless event. But it’s ...

Mister Sparky hopes you had a fun and safe time decorating for the holidays this year! As electricians, we have a soft spot for strands of twinkling lights, as ...

When one of your appliances starts showing signs of disrepair, you might think the trouble is confined to that appliance only. But that’s not necessarily true ...

Two of the most important electronics in your home are also among the simplest. The smoke detectors that provide critical fire warnings and the carbon monoxide ...

Do Light Bulbs Keep Blowing Out at Home? Here’s What It May Mean. More and more homeowners are making the switch to LED light bulbs as prices continue to drop. ...

It has been an active summer storm season, and many homeowners are grateful to have portable generators to get them through power outages. But an unlucky few ...

Are you worried about potential trespassing or break-ins at your home? It may be cheaper and easier than you think to add layers of protection and deterrence ...

Nobody likes a power outage. During the summer, life at home gets dark, boring and hot in a hurry. But even worse is losing an entire fridge and freezer worth ...

The first day of summer is nearly here, and the calendar is already dotted with stormy days from all over North America. The next lightning storm that passes ...

The beauty of having electrical outlets all over your home is that you can power what you need where you need it. But while homebuilders are pretty good at ...

It happens to the best home chefs -- a little too much grease around an open flame, and suddenly there’s a fire. A large share of home fires start in the ...

Among the more obvious pieces of electrical safety advice you may have encountered is to never saw the third prong off of an electrical plug in order to fit it ...

Since electrical work isn’t for amateurs, many homeowners don’t know much about the electrical systems in their homes. With all the wiring hidden behind the ...

Snow and ice are major concerns for homeowners throughout much of North America, and that usually means pulling out the snow shovel a few times each winter. ...

Most homeowners don’t put too much thought into how they use their major kitchen appliances on a day-to-day basis. The appliances feel familiar, and some basic ...

Welcoming a new baby into your home means lots of joy and lots of work. There’s more to preparing your home than decorating the nursery, especially when it ...

Are you harboring unwanted guests in your home? Rats, mice, squirrels and even raccoons are notorious for taking up residence in people's homes without asking. ...

Water and electricity make a dangerous combination. That's especially true in your bathroom, where you use water from the sink and shower to clean yourself, but ...

Electrical work can be complicated, but there are some simple tasks that you can complete yourself without having to bring in an electrician. One example is ...

It's a problem that many a DIY electrician has run into a time or two: You want to move an outlet or add a new light to a room, but the wires on your current ...

Electric blankets can provide some much needed warmth and comfort during the long winter months. Nothing beats a personal heat source on your bed, staving off ...

One of the biggest hazards of your home electrical system is the possibility of an electric shock. Whether there is an accident during an electrician’s work or ...

You can't see the electrical wiring in your home, but it’s integral to your day-to-day life. The electrical work behind your walls is responsible for lighting ...

Revamping your home's electrical work can be a big headache. You need to find a qualified electrician and write what could be a hefty check for work that might ...

Nothing is more important than your family's safety. That's why you need to make every effort to identify and eliminate fire risks in and around your home, ...

When you're in the market for a new house, every little detail counts. If you overlook an important flaw, you could be in for major repair or overhaul bills in ...

Do you have a baby or toddler in your home? If so, call a residential electrician, who can prevent a number of electrical problems that could pose a threat to ...

If you are looking to remodel, expand or sell your home, there's a good chance you will have a close encounter with your local building code. These laws can be ...

Discover potential trouble areas during Fire Prevention Week According to numbers from the U.S. Fire Administration, fires kill thousands of people in the U.S. ...