Old Homes Made New Again!

Electrical service upgrades and your house.  We love the architecture of the past and the quality of building materials used unrivaled by modern building standards. The state of the electrical service in your home is important as they codes have changed over time as technology evolves. These homes present a unique challenge with regards to building code. Often upgrades can be as simple as taking one fixture or switch off and installing the new fixture/switch. However, what a lot of homeowners do not know is that the electrical codes are very specific for safety reasons. Things like correct grounding, properly rated wire, the mounting of electrical housings and junction boxes are very important to account for when making these electrical service upgrades.Home repairs are things we all know must happen and usually we do not look forward to the inevitable invoice for labor. What many people neglect to realize is that … Continued