First home project step may be a permit

In addition to knowing when they need to get a permit, homeowners need to remember that they should never pull the permit themselves unless they are actually doing the work. Instead, let the contractor pull the permit from the city. If a contractor asks someone else...

Backup power becomes more affordable

A backup generator typically has a transfer switch installed right next to your current electrical box, and when the power goes out, it automatically transfers the power to the backup generator, even if you aren’t home. The generator is connected to your...