Imagine an America where trade skills industry professionals such as electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians are scarce. The majority of workers in the industry have retired, and there are not enough excited young people lining up to fill newly vacant positions. This unfortunate situation hurts the trade industry business, its consumers and the economy. Knowing that electricians, plumbers and HVAC professionals provide essential services to maintain a high quality, comfortable, everyday life, a few people pay unimaginably expensive prices for...

Do you have an annoying flickering light in your home that you can’t seem to fix? While flickering lights may seem like a simple nuisance to a homeowner, Mister Sparky understands that the presence of such a faulty light can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem. Flickering Lights and House Fires Believe it or not, a main cause of house fires is loose wiring. And often times loose wiring presents itself as flickering lights. Because of this,...

Electrical outlets are one of those necessities that we take for granted. With the ease of use and accessibility, our daily routines would be greatly disrupted without them. So when an outlet isn’t working properly, and we’re faced with an electrical outlet repair, the whole ordeal can feel like a nuisance. Replacing an outlet may seem straightforward, but it’s not always just the outlet causing problems. And while many do-it-yourselfers attempt to fix the problem on their own, at Mister...

  New Survey Finds Home Safety Tips For Daylight Saving Time The start of Daylight Saving Time is a good time to check the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home, but a new national survey by Mister Sparky®, finds some people may need to change more. Daylight saving time officially starts this Sunday. Electricians with Mister Sparky® say, as you go throughout your house changing the clocks in your home, it’s also a good time to test...

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In Texas, we like to label the first "cold" front of the year as a good indicator that fall is just around the corner. The cooler weather means more time for do-it-yourself projects, more time spent outdoors, and more time prepping for holiday decor. With this boost in productivity, it's easy to overlook crucial safety precautions involving electricity. Beware low-hanging power lines Always be aware of your surroundings when using tall equipment or long tools. If you're using a ladder to climb onto...

So you've started to really think about the lighting in your home, and have even installed some LED light bulbs to save energy and reduce your monthly electrical bill. Next on your list: installing dimmer switches! Here's how to save even more money and continue to make your home look and feel great with dimmer switches. Control Power Usage Dimmer switches replace 'flip' light switches that only control whether a light or fixture is on or off, that means you're...

As the summer winds down, both parents and kids start prepping for another school year. Though the routine of typical school days is all too familiar, electrical hazards lurk around each corner and in each classroom. Here's a few simple reminders about electricity for students of all ages to keep in mind when heading back to school. Elementary/Middle School Students An average of seven children are admitted to emergency rooms each day with shock or burn injuries due to tampering with electrical outlets....

Make saving energy in your home simple and easy this summer by taking it one room at a time! Saving energy can be complicated when there are so many costly, energy sucking appliances and electronics in your home. Here are some energy saving tips for the rooms in your house that are the biggest energy suckers. The Living Room/Bedroom Unplug electronics - Did you know that electronics like DVR/DVD players, TVs, cable, and even computer chargers all use energy even when...

Heavy rains and storms are currently upon all of Houston. As the hurricane season gets underway many of us will stock up on supplies and possibly invest in a generator. With the many that were left without power during our last rain event, it only seems reasonable that a generator can be a valuable thing to have in a time of need. However, most people with generators are very new to working with them, don't read the instructions carefully and can actually be risking their...