Welcome to Ask A Tech from F.H. Furr, where local homeowners get their questions answered. Recently a customer asked if regular electrical check-ups are a good idea. This is an excellent question ...

Home inspectors keep circling the same problem in their reports: improvised electrical work that looks clever at first glance ...

What is the purpose of a residential electrical inspection? The inspection is designed to verify that your installation meets minimum requirements for electrical safety, according to current codes. In ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Electricity is one of those things in your home you probably don’t think about maintaining until something goes wrong. And indeed, with no moving parts, the electrical infrastructure of your home can ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

A home electrical inspection may save your life. Improperly installed wiring can lead to meltdowns, the sparks from which often ignite fires, said Fred Simmermon, a home inspector with HomePro of ...

Home inspectors have a polite way of saying “this could fail on you any day now.” They call key systems “at or near the end ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A new amendment to the Rhode Island General Law will require homebuyers to hire a professional electrician to inspect the home’s electrical system if they want to make sure ...