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How to choose the right extension cord.
Extension cords are generally rated in amps and volts, while light bulbs and appliances are measured in watts. To determine if an extension cord is properly rated for the number and types of devices being plugged in, add the total wattage of each bulb or appliance and then divide by 120 to calculate the total number of amps. If the total amps is equal to or greater than the maximum rating of the cord, you must use a higher rated extension cord.

How to silence buzzing light bulbs. Try replacing your existing light bulbs with higher quality bulbs from a different manufacturer. In many cases, this will resolve the problem.

Protect Your Home Office from Temporary Power Surges. To protect your entire house against temporary power surges, consider having a qualified electrical contractor install a meter socket surge arrestor at your electric meter, and indoor and outdoor panel-mounted devices next to the circuit breaker panel. These devices offer the ultimate in protection against all types of power surges in the home.

Lighting tips for the elderly. Consider using illuminated toggle switches to make it easier to find the
switch in darkened areas of the home.

Replacing fuse type panels. When a breaker trips, it is can be due to too many appliances plugged into one circuit, causing an overloaded circuit or there may be a problem in that line. To try to reset your breaker, first unplug or turn off appliances on that circuit, locate the tripped breaker, turn the breaker all of the way to the off position and then back to the on position. If this does not restore power, call a professional electrician to perform a diagnostic on that circuit.