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Home Safety

Need to troubleshoot a dead outlet? Then you need a multimeter. This helpful device can help you test outlets, cords, light strands, bulbs, and more by measuring the flow of electricity.

Electronics

The power goes out, and everything stops. For a business, that's not just inconvenient. It's expensive. Commercial generators keep the lights on, the servers up, and the money moving in case of a power outage. But a reliable setup takes more than picking something off the shelf. This guide breaks down what business owners need to know about commercial generator installation, from choosing the right model to making sure it's ready when it counts.

Electronics

Do you have any old two prong outlets in your home? These have only two wires running through them: a hot wire and a neutral wire. 

Home Safety

If you live in the United States and your home was built after the 1940s (or your outdated wiring has since been updated), you can expect the electrical wires behind your walls to follow certain color standards.

Home Safety

When chilly weather rolls in, there's nothing quite as comforting as an electric blanket. But, as cozy as they are, they’re also magnets for dust,

Home Safety

Working on your home's electrical components is a job best left to the pros, but knowing how to use an electrical tester is one of the most empowering skills a homeowner or DIYer can have