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Lightning strike
By Home Services Builing Guide July 16, 2025
Protect your home from power surges with a whole house surge protector. ⚡️ Installed at your electrical panel, it diverts excess electricity, safeguarding all appliances from internal and external surges (like lightning). Benefits: comprehensive protection, extended appliance life, peace of mind.
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By Home Services Buying Guide June 16, 2025
Understanding your home's electrical amperage service is key to ensuring it can handle your power needs safely. Amperage, measured in amps, dictates the total electricity your home can draw.
An electric car is being charged at a charging station.
By Home Services Buying Guide June 16, 2025
Installing a home EV charger requires considering charging level (Level 2 is common), electrical panel capacity, and charger location (hardwired often preferred). Pick a licensed, insured electrician, ideally EVITP-certified, with relevant experience and clear proposals. Costs range from $1,000 to $2,500 or more and can increase with panel upgrades or complex wiring. Check for incentives to offset costs.