Electrical Must-Haves When You Build a Backyard Cottage or ADU in Seattle
One of the first questions to answer is whether your existing electrical service can support the additional living space.
Why Are Some Outlets Controlled by a Light Switch?
You walk into a room, flip the light switch, and a lamp plugged into the wall turns on. It seems like an odd setup, but outlets controlled by a wall switch are common, particularly in older homes.
Is Aluminum Wiring Safe in an Older Home?
Does aluminum wiring make a house unsafe? Does it need to be completely replaced? And how can you tell whether your home has it in the first place?
Kitchen Lighting Layout: How Pros Think About Circuits, Loads, and Code During a Remodel
Good kitchen lighting isn’t just the fixtures. Behind the finished ceiling and walls is an electrical system that has to support all of that lighting safely and reliably.
What Do Orange Electrical Outlets Mean?
If you’ve ever noticed an orange electrical outlet, you’ve probably wondered why it looks different from the standard white or ivory receptacles around it.
Layered Lighting: Stop Living with One Blinding Overhead Fixture
Layered lighting combines different types of light to create a room that is better suited to the way you actually use the space.
Finishing a Basement? The Electrical Rough-In Checklist Your Contractor May Not Explain
You’re finally doing it. The basement that has spent years storing holiday decorations, old furniture, and boxes you haven’t opened since your last move is about to become real living space.
How to Read Your Electric Panel Like an Electrician
Your electrical panel is one of the hardest-working systems in your home, but most homeowners rarely open it… unless something goes wrong.
Outdoor Lighting That Survives Pacific Northwest Weather
Between months of rain, damp conditions, wind-driven storms, and the occasional freeze, outdoor fixtures in the PNW face some harsh conditions.
5 Small Electrical Upgrades That Make Everyday Life Easier (Under $1,000 Each)
Some of the most noticeable improvements are surprisingly simple… and surprisingly affordable.