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Electrical Tips, Home Safety Advice, and More

At Affordable Electric, we believe an informed homeowner is a safer homeowner. Our blog is dedicated to providing helpful tips, expert advice, and practical information on all things electrical—from lighting design to home safety, energy efficiency, and beyond.

Whether you're planning a home office upgrade, choosing outdoor lighting, troubleshooting electrical issues, or simply learning how to protect your family with updated outlets and detectors, you'll find resources here to help you make smart, confident decisions about your home's electrical needs.
Explore our latest articles below—and if you have any questions or need professional service, Affordable Electric is just a call away.

When to Call an Electrician: 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Your home’s electrical system plays a vital role in keeping things running smoothly, but it often gets overlooked until something stops working. From ...

Keep Your Family Safe with Updated GFCI Outlets

When it comes to protecting your family from electrical hazards, Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets are one of the most important safety ...

Landscape Lighting 101

Lighting your yard is an overwhelming task. Too little light and you can’t enjoy your yard to its fullest, too much light and it creates an unsafe atm...

11 Tips for Outdoor Lighting Safety

Summer will be here soon, and with it comes more time spent outside. If you’re looking at some outdoor lighting to light your way, you may be wonderin...

The Importance of a Pre-Sale Electrical Inspection of Your Home

Many homeowners, and even some real estate agents, assume that it’s the buyer’s responsibility to schedule a home inspection. While buyers often hire ...

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How to Choose the Right Outdoor Light Fixtures

With so many outdoor light fixture styles, materials, and ratings available, it can be tough to know where to begin. The right lighting enhances curb ...

Hire an Electrician Who Can Work on a Schedule

When you’re investing in a new build or major renovation, every detail matters—and so does every day on the schedule. Delays in construction can quick...

Why Do My Fuses Keep Blowing?

If your home still relies on fuses instead of modern circuit breakers, you may be wondering why they keep blowing. While a blown fuse might seem like ...