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How to Clean Your Oven and Why it Matters

When was the last time you really looked at the inside of your oven? If you're like most homeowners, it might have been a while. Between busy schedules and everything else on your to-do list,…

Lou WissnerApril 30, 2025

Electrical

GFCI Won’t Reset? Here’s How to Safely Troubleshoot It

A GFCI outlet won’t reset, and now part of your home is without power. Flipping the reset button does nothing, and you’re left wondering what’s wrong. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are built for…

Lou WissnerMarch 6, 2025

Electrical

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

A 3-way switch is found in places like staircases and long hallways. Essentially, they let you control a single light from two different locations. While convenient, their wiring can be confusing for many homeowners—that's why…

Lou WissnerJanuary 9, 2025

Air conditioner

Do Air Conditioners Use Gas?

Regardless of which season's temperatures you're enduring, or where you're located, a well-functioning air conditioner is more of a necessity than a luxury. You might not think about what fuels your climate controls until a…

Lou WissnerMarch 7, 2024

Electrical

Is Aluminum Wiring Safe to Have in Your House?

If your house was built between 1965 and 1973, it likely features aluminum wiring - a once-popular, affordable alternative to safe copper. However, aluminum comes with safety concerns that leave many homeowners feeling uneasy. The…

Lou WissnerMarch 5, 2024

Electrical

Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

Electrical accidents in the kitchen can happen in an instant. Consequently, kitchen safety measures like GFCI protection are critical. GFCI, or ground fault circuit interrupter, is an essential electrical safety device found in kitchen outlets.…

Lou WissnerFebruary 15, 2024

Electrical

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Naturally, keeping children safe at home is a parent’s top priority. As they begin to explore and interact with their environment, one of the best ways to prevent accidental injury is through utilizing a tamper…

Lou WissnerJanuary 31, 2024

Refrigerators sometimes need to be reset.

Home maintenance

4 Steps to Reset Samsung Refrigerator

Samsung refrigerators are a great appliance to have in the home. They have a lot of great features and are a nice addition to the kitchen. Resetting a Samsung refrigerator can be necessary in various…

Lou WissnerSeptember 6, 2023

Flat mount ceiling light cover with no screws.

Electrical

How to Remove Ceiling Light Cover With No Screws

Owning a home requires a lot of maintenance. That list of maintenance needs is long and if not completed, can become expensive. Basic home maintenance can range from changing a lightbulb to changing the air…

Lou WissnerDecember 26, 2022

Home maintenance

Can A Dryer Leak Water

Many people have their washer and dryer in the laundry room of their home, utility room, and sometimes in their garage. While checking the dryer to see if your clothes are ready for work, you…

Lou WissnerJanuary 19, 2022

electrical

How to Clean Your Oven and Why it Matters

GFCI Won’t Reset? Here’s How to Safely Troubleshoot It

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

Do Air Conditioners Use Gas?

Is Aluminum Wiring Safe to Have in Your House?

Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

4 Steps to Reset Samsung Refrigerator

How to Remove Ceiling Light Cover With No Screws

Can A Dryer Leak Water

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