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Top 5 Home Projects to NOT DIY
In this age of online tutorials and DIY guides, it’s easy to feel like you can tackle any home improvement project. However, some tasks are simply too complex or risky for a DIY approach. At Best Home Services, we often encounter DIY projects that have turned into costly and dangerous mistakes. To help homeowners avoid
Protecting Your Home During Hurricane Season: Generator Safety Tips
As hurricane season approaches, homeowners across Florida are taking necessary precautions to shield their homes and loved ones. One critical aspect of hurricane preparation is ensuring a reliable power source when inevitable outages occur. That’s where your trusty generator comes into play. However, it’s not just about having a generator – knowing how to use
Replace These Recalled Electrical Panels ASAP
Electrical panels installed in your house provide the primary distribution point for the electrical flow to your appliances and outlets. However, some residential and commercial models of electrical panels have been recently recalled, and some of them could put your home or business in danger of a fire. Our team at Best Home Services explains
What is a Generator Interlock Kit and Why Do You Need One?
Hurricane season is in full swing. Are you ready in case of a prolonged power outage? You probably already know how important it is to have a backup generator in case of an emergency, but can you use a portable generator to run the important appliances in your home? Yes! That is where a generator
Do Your Smoke Detectors Need to be Replaced? Here’s How to Tell
If you notice a high-pitched “chirp” coming from your smoke detectors, it could mean that their battery life is drained. But it could also mean that your smoke detectors are nearing the end of their lifespan. We all know that smoke detectors are crucial in preventing fire deaths and injuries, but did you
Why Install a New Ceiling Fan
If you are planning to install a new ceiling fan in your home, you might be wondering if it is a project that you can tackle on your own, or if you should get the help of a professional electrician. To help you decide, our electricians at Best Home Services discuss the benefits of installing
What to Know Before Choosing an Electrical Contractor
Whether it’s flickering light bulbs or rising energy bills, all homeowners eventually run into electrical issues. Rather than tackling electrical problems yourself, it makes more sense to work with an experienced electrician. Knowing how to choose the best electrical contractor for your situation, though, isn’t always clear-cut. Expert Tips from Southwest Florida’s Go-to Electricians
How to Choose a Backup Generator for Your Home
If you have never experienced a prolonged power outage, you can count yourself lucky—especially living here in hurricane-prone Florida! When the power goes out harsh temperatures can make every minute inside your home uncomfortable. Not to mention endanger children, senior adults, and pets. The good news? You can avoid the inconveniences of a power
Common Household Electrical Problems
Many of us frequently take electricity for granted. You simply turn to the closest switch or outlet when you need it, and there it is, available and waiting all the time. We cannot live without the electricity that illuminates our homes, keeps us comfortable, and powers all of our modern conveniences. Yet, electricity can
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