Mar 03 2007
Hot Wire Mishaps: Five Things to Do BEFORE Working on Electrical Problems
Many “do-it-yourself†(DIY) projects are trial and error. You may still laugh at your first attempted faux finish or the shelves that crashed to the floor five minutes after you triumphantly tapped the last nail in.
Electrical projects do not fall in the trial-and-error category. However, all homeowners do need to perform some basic electrical repairs. [...]
With the return of warmer weather, homeowners often plan home improvement projects and many look for ways to do them with minimal impact on the environment.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home’s total energy use. Replacing old and leaky windows with energy efficient models [...]