OLD WIRING 2 MIN READ · SEP 15, 2026
Aluminum wiring in a 1970s Florida home: dangerous, or just a paperwork problem?
Your insurance renewal mentioned aluminum branch wiring. Here is what that actually means, what fixes it, and why you almost never need a full rewire.
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STORMS & POWER 2 MIN READ · SEP 8, 2026
Whole-home surge protection in the lightning capital of America
Power strips don’t stop the surge that fries an AC board. Here is what does, where it goes, and why grounding matters more than the brand.
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STORMS & POWER 2 MIN READ · AUG 28, 2026
Portable generator hookup vs. standby generator: which one fits your house
You may already own half the solution. An interlock for your portable costs a fraction of a standby unit — here is when each one makes sense.
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EV CHARGING 2 MIN READ · AUG 19, 2026
Installing an EV charger at home in Orlando: what it really costs
Most home chargers don’t need a panel upgrade. Here is what actually sets the price — and the one number you should ask for first.
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SAFETY 2 MIN READ · AUG 11, 2026
Why your breaker keeps tripping (and when to stop resetting it)
A breaker that trips is doing its job. Here is how to tell an overloaded circuit from a real fault — and the point where resetting it gets dangerous.
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OLD WIRING 2 MIN READ · JUL 30, 2026
Cloth wiring in older Orlando homes: what to replace and what to leave
Cloth-covered wire in the attic and cloth-covered wire in a cool wall are two different problems. Here is how we sort them — and keep the bill honest.
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LIGHTING 2 MIN READ · JUL 21, 2026
How many can lights do you need? A no-nonsense layout guide
Too few and the room looks like a cave. Too many and it looks like an airport. Here is the spacing rule we use, and the dimmer mistake behind most flicker.
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SAFETY 2 MIN READ · JUL 10, 2026
Two-prong outlets and "bootleg grounds": the hidden problem in Central Florida homes
A three-prong outlet that tests "grounded" can still have no ground at all. Here is how that happens, why it matters, and the code-compliant fixes.
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STORMS & POWER 2 MIN READ · JUN 2, 2026
Hurricane season electrical checklist for Central Florida homeowners
Ten minutes now saves a week of misery later. The electrical things worth checking before June — and what to do (and not do) after the power goes out.
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