HouseWorks Blog
How to Wire a 3-Way Switch
Wiring three-way switches can be intimidating, however, if you understand the basics of how they work, it greatly simplifies the process. A three-way switch is always “ON.” This means that the three-way switch is always connecting the hot wire to one of the two traveler screws (outputs from the three-way switch).
Will an Ungrounded GFCI Still Work?
In short, the answer is YES. An ungrounded GFCI-protected receptacle will still provide the required protection. In other words, you can connect a GFCI outlet on an ungrounded circuit.
Do You Still Need a Home Inspection if Buying a Home “As Is”?
Sometimes a home buyer buying a house “as is” will ask if they still need a home inspection. We strongly encourage home buyers to ALWAYS get an inspection first, regardless of the type of sale.
All About Water Heater Anode Rods
In this blog post, I will explain what an anode rod is, how important it is to have a good anode rod in your water heater, how anode rods work, how to check an anode rod, and how to replace the anode rod in your water heater.
What is Cast Iron Piping?
Cast iron piping has served millions of Americans very well for many decades, but its usefulness is coming to an end due to its age.
How to Fix Ungrounded Outlets by Installing GFCI Outlets- SAVE THOUSANDS
Compared to ungrounded outlets, grounded outlets greatly improve the safety of your home. In this blog, you will learn the importance of grounded outlets as well as how to fix ungrounded outlets by installing GFCI’s to replace an existing ungrounded outlet.
How to Install GFCI’s
Something we see often during home inspections are missing GFCI’s (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters). GFCI’s improve the safety of your electrical system and of your home in general. This blog will teach you how to install GFCI’s to replace an existing, non-GFCI, outlet.
Tamper Resistant Receptacles
A tamper-resistant receptacle is a receptacle that looks and works like a normal electrical receptacle but is safer than a standard receptacle – especially for children. Tamper-resistant receptacles have small plastic shutters in both slots that prevent something from being stuck/inserted into just one slot.
Home Repair Cost Guide
This is a home repair cost guide for the Central Texas area. It is meant to be informative and a guide to home buyers and sellers needing to make repairs.
Challenger Brand Electric Panels
If you have a Challenger brand electric panel in your home, it may be wise to replace it. Challenger brand panels were installed in many homes in the 1980’s and 1990’s, and have been the cause of some house fires across the country.
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