Everyday, millions of dollars and thousands of lives are lost to electrical fires. According to the latest statistics, there are about 115 fires daily that are believed to have been caused by faulty electrical wiring. The worst thing about these electrical fires is that it can strike any time and any place.

If you are planning on adding new electrical wiring in your home, you should know the importance of circuit breakers in order to protect you, your family and your home from any accidents.

Unlike plumbing or roofing, electrical repairs should be left to those who possess the necessary skill and training in order to complete the task successfully.

For homeowners who would like to install decorative switches in their homes, problems could arise if you failed to wire them correctly. Although you might initially think that the switches are defective, it is most likely that you have installed a 3-way or 4-way switch and they are not working as they should be.

Controlling light from two or more locations is certainly convenient and can be accomplished by wiring 4-way and 3-way switches.