Electrical fires at home may not be foremost on the minds of homeowners, but they’re a notable threat that should not be ...

Sparks flying out of an electrical outlet led to a whole house electrical inspection in our home. After calling our local service provider, which offers electrical, plumbing and HVAC services, an ...

A new era has arrived for electrical equipment maintenance, and worker safety is predominant. The days of suiting up in personal protective equipment (PPE) and hoping for the best are over. The NFPA ...

Fearing safety violations and citations, some contractors cringe at the very thought of an OSHA inspection. But according to the “Essentials of Safety” course from American Safety Training, Davenport, ...

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. One of the more essential steps in buying a home is making sure you get the property inspected prior to contract. If you’re new to ...

In such a hot real estate market as we’re experiencing today, many buyers are passing on property inspections, attempting to win the bidding wars incited by the current inventory crisis. But the ...

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In the dark basement of a duplex on North 19th Street in Milwaukee, Bruce Janczak shines his flashlight at an electrical service panel on the wall. “Touch that and you’ll go flying,” he says. The aged ...