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AUG
19

Smart Light Bulbs: 4 Reasons to Give Them a Try

Molly McRedmond

Home automation is on the rise, and for good reason. Smart home systems have many benefits, and they can save us time in our busy lives. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of smart home automation, smart light bulbs are an easy place to start. Smart ...

JUL
1

A Buyer's Guide to Home Automation Products

Julia Clem

As major companies continue to heavily invest in developing better, smarter home automation systems, buyers have more options than ever. If you're thinking about upgrading to a smart home system, the number of available gadgets and platforms can seem confusing ...

JUN
17

5 Signs You Might Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Malone Walker

The electrical panel is an essential component of your home’s electrical system. Within the panel are circuits, which carry electricity throughout your home to outlets, lights, and appliances. The number and size of the circuits determine your home’s electrical capacity ...

JUN
3

8 Questions to Ask an Electrician

Julia Clem

Electrical problems at home are concerning, particularly because the consequences can be so devastating. And unless you’re a licensed electrician (or share your home with one), it’s easy to write off little things, like an outlet that sparks every once in a while or that ...

MAR
27

Curious About Smart Home Systems? Check Out Redfin’s Guide to Smart Home Ecosystems

Julia Clem

Smart home technology isn’t a lofty, far-off dream anymore—it’s part of everyday life for millions of American homeowners. And while the up-front investment in smart home devices can pose a barrier for some users, the long-term benefits (including noticeable energy ...

MAR
4

Common Breaker Box Problems

Julia Clem

Your home’s breaker box (also called a fuse box, service panel, or main electrical panel) is its nerve center. The electricity that powers the appliances and gadgets you use on a daily basis comes from circuits linked to the electrical panel. If you’re like most homeowners, you ...

FEB
18

Alternating vs. Direct Current (+ Tips for Keeping Your Electrical System Safe!)

Molly McRedmond

Electricity is vital to our daily lives, but we don’t usually stop to think about how it works. We don’t need to know all the details in order to use it, but understanding a thing or two about electrical current can help you keep your home and your family safe ...

NOV
19

Watts, Amps, Volts, and More: Energy Terminology for Homeowners

Molly McRedmond

Electricity is a big part of our everyday lives. We charge our many devices, dry our hair, wash our clothes, heat our water, and light our rooms, all thanks to electricity. If you’re like me, you probably use electricity without thinking about wattage, amps, or volts, but those three ...

SEP
10

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Generator

Julia Clem

There’s nothing like losing electricity to make you realize exactly how much you depend on it. Not being able to flip a switch to turn on a light might be a mild inconvenience, but losing your home internet connection can feel downright paralyzing. And if you or anyone in your ...

JUN
11

What Your Electrician Looks For During an Electrical Inspection

Julia Clem

My hometown of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is full of relics of the American Atomic Age—after all, the city was built with the sole purpose of housing the federal employees who processed and refined the uranium that powered the massive weapon that effectively ended ...

Smart Light Bulbs: 4 Reasons to Give Them a Try

A Buyer's Guide to Home Automation Products

5 Signs You Might Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

8 Questions to Ask an Electrician

Curious About Smart Home Systems? Check Out Redfin’s Guide to Smart Home Ecosystems

Common Breaker Box Problems

Alternating vs. Direct Current (+ Tips for Keeping Your Electrical System Safe!)

Watts, Amps, Volts, and More: Energy Terminology for Homeowners

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Generator

What Your Electrician Looks For During an Electrical Inspection

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