If you own a home or work in the trades, this matters. The 2025 California Electrical Code (CEC), based on the latest National Electrical Code (NEC), introduces several important updates. Some are small tweaks. Others? Major shifts in how homes…
Conduit selection might not seem like a high-stakes decision. But it is. It affects long-term safety, code compliance, cost, and, if you’re not careful, whether or not your project passes inspection. If you’re pulling wires through walls, burying feeders to…
When something electrical stops working in your home, who do you call, a licensed electrician or a handyman? It’s a more important decision than many homeowners realize. While both professionals offer repair services, there’s a big difference in training, legal…
Your power cuts out. You walk to the panel, flip the breaker back on, and it works, until it happens again. Sound familiar? Circuit breaker tripping is one of those problems that’s easy to brush off. But if it keeps…
Most of us never think about the electrical panel, until something goes wrong. But that panel behind the garage door or inside a closet? It powers everything: your lights, AC, appliances, charger for the EV, and more. If your home…
When something electrical goes wrong at home or in your business, the first instinct is to search for an “electrician near me.” And that’s smart. But let’s be clear, choosing a local electrician in Sacramento isn’t just convenient. It’s often…
So, you want to install outdoor LED strip lights, and not just slap them on and hope for the best. You want them to look good and last. Whether you’re lighting up a backyard patio, outlining your porch, or adding…
When the lights go out, or worse, sparks start flying, there’s no time to waste. Electrical emergencies can be dangerous, disruptive, and downright stressful. Whether it’s a power outage in the middle of the night or a tripped breaker that…
If you’re planning a remodel, adding new appliances, or just wondering why your breakers keep tripping—this one’s for you. Let’s talk about the 200 amp breaker box—what it is, what it does, and when it makes sense to upgrade. What’s…
Pop off a thermostat cover and you’ll see a handful of colored wires, all plugged into tiny terminals. For most homeowners, it’s a moment of panic. “Wait… am I supposed to mess with that?” Here’s the good news: thermostat wiring…
