No matter your age or where you live, I'll bet there are homes that have electrical wiring in them that are older than you are. While you think about that for a minute, consider other things in your home you wouldn't use that are that old. Maybe it's an old mason jar that someone once drank out of, yuk! What about an old frying pan that was used for cooking vittles back in the day. And then there's that old feather bed that great grandpappy used after the war.

The point is, wiring, just like a lot of other things, wear out over time and are just not sufficient for modern day use. For instance, electrical service sizes have changed over the years. Before you upgrade, you need to determine your service size. Older homes had plenty of power for the electrical devices they had way back then, but now everything has gone power hungry! Where would we be without electrical power?

Which brings us back to my original question...is your home's electrical wiring older than you? If so, you may need to consider an upgrade by a professional electrician that can give you the power you need for the everyday operation of your home. You may be buying a new home and need someone to inspect it before you buy it. And then of course, you'll need to consider these points on hiring an electrician.

Yes, you may use the jar for coins or marbles, the pan for melting lead for fishing weights, and the feather bed for your favorite dog Roy, but the outdated wiring isn't something to gamble your family's life with. Take time to find out how old your wiring is.

Did you know that a garage door can be one of the most dangerous things around the house? In fact, it is one of the heaviest pieces of equipment that can do damage to you, a family member, a guest or even a pet. Some of the older doors are made of heavy wood and can weigh upwards in the hundreds of pounds! Newer doors may be lighter, but with the help of automation, the garage door opener, there are plenty of dangers associted with them also.

Some garage door openers use chains to drive the doors and cables to hold the door with the help of springs. These springs may be on the winding bar or along side the upper track. Winding the bar springs is one of the single most dangerous jobs associated with garage door installations. If you aren't familiar withthis procedure and are unsure after reading the instructions, I'd advise you to have a professional do this work. The tension on these springs is incredible. And as for the springs that attach over the track, they should be installed when the door is all the way in the up position.

These are only a few of the many dangers associated with garage doors. Are you ready to learn about more of the garage door dangers?

I don't know how many times a week I see this violation around my home town. You know, anyone can hang a wire from building to building, but is it safe? The answer most times is NO! Unfortuantly, most people don't know the dangers associated with power lines that are hung too low.

A low hanging power line is an accident waiting to happen when a passing truck, someone carrying a ladder, or farm implement comes in contact with it. The wires could be bare or coated, but both will be ripped down easily if it gets pulled down by a truck or farm implement. And ladders that come into cotact with power lines can be deadly.

Power line heights are determined by the voltage and area they hang over. Knowing the right height to hang the lines can save your or someone else's life! Do you know the safe height for power lines?

I received a blog about 10 power cords that are always in the way. Allen writes, " We would love to share with you an article that we just posted on our own blog! (*10 Power Cords That Are Always in the Way*) is linked below and could be a fun way to share this announcement with your readers. I hope you continue putting out great content through your blog. It has been a sincere pleasure to read." Well, thanks Allen! I try to compile easy-to-read material for everyone. You may have some electrical knowlege, but I write for all, even the ones that have never touched the simplest of electrical components.

Every once in a while I get an article that I think peolpe can relate to. This one has the makings of those dreaded cords that get us all tangled up at one time or another. Frustrating, aren't they! And, of course, that leads us to electrical safety. Extension cords get damaged over time from something running over them to cord plugs going bad or loosing the ground connection. If they become damaged, here's the way to Replace Extension Cord Plugs.

Then there is the dangers of ladders. Metal ladders should never be used when dealing with electricity. Always choose a nonconductive ladder made of wood or fiberglass.

And speaking of electrocution, my friend Kyle has some great tips for power line safety. The electrical safety demonstrations that he provides could help prevent accidents and save lives. His program is called Live Line Demo in which he educates the public about power line safety and how to survive around downed power lines.