In the dark basement of a duplex on North 19th Street in Milwaukee, Bruce Janczak shines his flashlight at an electrical service panel on the wall. “Touch that and you’ll go flying,” he says. The aged ...

Your electrical panel is a key part of your home’s safety, but it can become a fire hazard if certain risks are kept too close. Knowing what to avoid around your panel helps prevent accidents and ...

The importance of electrical safety in and around your home cannot be overstated. It’s very easy to lose track of items we plug into an outlet, which can potentially lead to an electrical-circuit ...

In the world of electricals, there are two main types of disaster: those caused by natural forces, such as lightning, and rare instances of humans having a fatal interaction with power lines and ...

Attic hazards can be particularly dangerous because we don’t spend much time in these areas of our homes. While a visual inspection once or twice a year is a good habit to develop, you should also ...

Electrical safety is one of those issues that proves that the devil is indeed in the details. Nearly every industry has to deal with electrical safety concerns in that there’s some sort of electrical ...

Whether you’re a renter or homeowner, there are some electrical wiring red flags you can keep an eye out for — and a few key pitfalls to avoid. By Sarah Witman Wirecutter Not all quick fixes are safe ...

The case summary report from the Mississippi State Fire Marshal was released following a fire at the Mississippi Trade Mart.

In the dark basement of a duplex on North 19th Street in Milwaukee, Bruce Janczak shines his flashlight at an electrical service panel on the wall. “Touch that and you’ll go flying,” he says. The aged ...