Tips and Tricks

Spring is right around the corner. Time to take a broom to the dirt and the dated – and, while you’re at it, don’t forget to make a clean sweep of your ...

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 ...

Do you know where your breaker is? Many of us don’t even think about it unless we’re fumbling around trying to find it when the lights go out. Breakers, or ...

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!

Flowers and candy…the staples of romance. This year, why not “light” up your love life? Forget the grocery store florist, try something different – and more ...

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 ...

Holiday lights got you in tangles? It seems that every year, no matter how much care we take to pack them away, our holiday lights always manage to end up in ...

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 ...

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 ...

In many homes, the kitchen is the center of activity. Everybody’s got to eat, and kitchens have all that available table and counter space for meal prep, work ...

Electronic devices like your television, computers and smartphones are probably among the most expensive and heavily-used items in your home. So to maximize the ...

If you have valuables in your home, you may have considered investing in a safe. But while a safe can keep precious possessions locked uptight, it can also draw ...

If your home’s electrical system is well maintained, you can have confidence that the lights will come on when you flip the switch. That is, unless there’s a ...

One of the most affordable and effective components of any home security system is motion detecting outdoor lighting. Installed by a professional electrician, ...

If you’re a hawk about refrigerator energy efficiency, you probably already do things like keep your fridge and freezer mostly full, clean the coils regularly ...

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to unplug your cell phone charger when your phone isn’t connected, because the charger will continue to drain power. ...

Did you know that your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in the typical home? According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR ...

Savvy homeowners look for ways to reduce their energy use in every area of their homes. And when it comes to home appliances, few use as much energy as your ...

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 ...

There's nothing more important than protecting your home and its contents – including, of course, your family. That's why it's crucial to take steps to guard ...

Have you ever received a nasty shock when your electric bill arrived? Maybe the amount you owed skyrocketed when you turned on the air conditioning for the ...

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 ...

Tired of a spotty wireless network impeding your home Internet use? Walls, ceilings and distance all conspire to degrade the strength of wireless signals, which ...

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, ...

Roof replacement is rarely a happy job. It's messy, time-consuming and expensive. If it's time for you to install a new roof, however, you can make the best of ...

Did you know that your video game habit is an energy hog? The costs aren’t limited to the price of your console and games – the Xbox One and other gaming ...

Looking for a creative way to save energy? Don't forget about your cable box. The television might not be the first device most people think of when it comes to ...

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 ...

You've done everything you can to conserve energy in your house -- purchased the latest Energy Star appliances, insulated your walls, and turned your thermostat ...