November 06, 2022

Reasons Why Your Circuit Breakers Might Be Tripping and What You Should Do About It

November 06, 2022/ Jackie Stezik

You're finally sitting and relaxing, enjoying that movie you've been looking forward to all night. Your daughter is upstairs getting ready to go out, and she turns the hair dryer on. Boom! The breaker trips, and the power is out in your living room and part of the second floor. Sure, you can go and reset the breaker every time it trips, but maybe it's time to figure out why it keeps tripping and what you should do about it. In this post, we'll talk about electrical safety and let you know why your breaker might be tripping and how to fix it.

October 20, 2022

How to Protect Your Home Against 5 Common Causes of Fire

October 20, 2022/ Jackie Stezik

This is a topic that is near to my heart. In 2005, my house was gutted by fire, and I lost everything. There are so many common causes of fire that we are unaware of. That's why reading this post might just save the lives of you and your family. I'm going to talk about the five most common causes of fire and what you can do to protect your home against them.

June 11, 2020

A Guide to Ontario Electrical Code and Your Home

June 11, 2020/ Jackie Stezik

We go into many homes to do home inspections, renovations, and repairs. We seldom leave those homes without finding at least one or two electrical safety code violations. More often than not, we see a lot more than two! Some of the violations are minor, but others are serious enough that they could cause a fire. This post discusses the most common electrical code violations that might exist in your home and tells you how to go about ensuring the safety of your family.

February 06, 2020

A Step-by-Step Guide to Labelling Your Electrical Panel

February 06, 2020/ Jackie Stezik

Labelling our electrical panels is not a job we think about doing. Most of us don’t even realize that we should be doing it or even know how to do it properly! However, this is an important job for any homeowner and should be a priority. We provide you with a step-by-step guide to labelling your electrical panel, along with all of the relevant details you need to know about your electrical system.

June 25, 2019

Why You Need a Home Inspection Even if You're Not Buying or Selling

June 25, 2019/ Jackie Stezik

Although you may not be selling or buying a new home, a Home Maintenance Inspection can save you thousands of dollars on your current home. It can help you find small problems before they become big ones and even find safety hazards within your home, helping you keep your family safe. Read the blog here for more details and to find out how you can save 25% on your Home Maintenance Inspection!

March 21, 2019

My Fuses Are Blowing! Should I Get a New Electrical Panel?

March 21, 2019/ Jackie Stezik

Do your fuses blow a lot or your breakers trip constantly? Are you frustrated at constantly having to replace fuses or reset your breakers? Are you considering getting a new electrical panel because of it? We explore the reasons why your fuses might be blowing, what you can do about it, and whether you truly need a new electrical panel.