Fixing things around the house is one of the joys of home ownership. It makes you feel accomplished and you can save a ton of money. It is a lot of work sometimes, but the excitement of tackling something that makes you feel a little more a part of your home is thrilling. Unfortunately, not every home improvement project or little fixes here and there are things you should attempt to take on if you don’t have the knowledge and training. Electrical work is one of those things. A Santa Monica electrician, like those at The Electric Connection, wants to warn you of some of the dangers you face when you take on a job that is above your skill level.

1-Property damage is a very real possibility when you attempt to fix something you are not really trained to repair. Messing around with electrical wiring can result in frying certain appliances or even melting the wires behind the walls. You would need to replace expensive appliances and possibly have to rewire that section of your home.

2-Fire is probably one of the most common problems associated with somebody unfamiliar with electrical work doing repairs they shouldn’t be. Melting wires or wires that are not connected properly can cause a spark that will set off a devastating fire. It is always best to hire a professional electrician. Santa Monica residents can feel safer knowing the wiring was taken care of by somebody who has been trained in the field.

3-Injury to the person doing the work is another very real possibility. Electrical shock can be deadly.

4-Nullifying home owner’s insurance policy may happen if an unlicensed person complete the work and a fire or other property damage occurs.

Don’t take the chance. Call The Electric Connection today and hire a licensed electrician to take care of your home’s electrical needs.

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Overall, Milwaukee stands out as having the highest quality tools, but at a much bigger cost. DeWalt offers reasonable quality at a good price, while Makita features truly unique options. If you already own a certain brand of tools, the best advice is to stick with that brand. DeWalt tools are generally the best value per dollar, while Milwaukee is best for heavy-duty or high-demand applications. Many professionals simply try these tools out till they find the brand they prefer, then stick with that brand for all their tool needs.

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All bathroom spaces have high levels of humidity and moisture and this is unavoidable. However, if the moisture is allowed to linger in the air for a very long time without being vented out of the space, it can result in mould and mildew growth on the grouting, the drywall structure as well as along the window ceilings and air conditioning ducts and can damage other aspects of your home’s structure as well.

In some cases, water damage may also occur which can become expensive to fix. That is why every bathroom in your home or commercial property should have an exhaust fan installation to suck out the moisture from the air and release it outside the structure. This may seem like an easy job and DIY enthusiasts sometimes feel, it’s a job they would be able to manage themselves.

But the fact is it’s never a good idea to play with electricity. Even something as seemingly simple as an exhaust fan installation can pose the risk of electrocution or death when handled incorrectly. The bathroom exhaust fan installation has to be handled with care, primarily due to the high moisture content interacting with the electricity that’s running through your exhaust fan.