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Arlington Industries, Inc.

TV Boxes and Other Specialty Products

There’s no getting around it. A lot of people spent a lot more time in their homes the past few years. And while some of it was by choice, not all of it was.

I retired from electrical work and work my copywriting business totally from home now.

That was a choice.

Kraloy Fittings

Building Resilience from the Foundation, Up, with ICF Construction

Exterior residential wall construction is receiving more attention these days, especially in areas now prone to dangerous weather conditions. Traditional wood-frame approaches can have difficulty withstanding extreme winds, flooding, and wildfires, and both building departments and home insurers are taking notice.

Arlington Industries, Inc.

Outdoor Power Solutions – Unleashing Connectivity in Open Spaces

Like many of you, I’ve started a small collection of battery-powered outdoor yard tools that now includes a chain saw, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, grass clippers and lawn mow

Mulberry Metal Products, Inc.

Braving the Elements: A Guide to Weatherproof Boxes

I'm working on upgrading the electrical outlets around the outside of our house. In addition to adding more receptacles around the perimeter, I'm finally getting around to "electrifying" the shed and lean-to in the backyard.

Cantex, Inc.

How to Bring Power Where It’s Needed After the Walls Are Up

I’ve owned three homes in my life. The youngest was 41 years old when I moved in and the other two were both over 80. I chose all three based on a combination of affordability and character – I’m a sucker for period features like ceiling molding and solid-pine paneling.

Schneider Electric / Square D

How Manufacturers are Bringing Basic Breaker Boxes into the Digital Age

Three years ago, I decided to finally bring my home into the modern age, in terms of its electrical distribution system. Gone was the 50-plus-year-old, 60-amp fuse box (yes, I said “fuse box”), along with the similarly low-capacity line from the pole to the house. In their place, a new 200-amp service line and breaker panel.

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