Safety first
Around 10,000 home electrical fires are reported in a typical year — most are caused by DIY mistakes on wiring. Know the line between a safe task and a licensed job.
You can DIY
- Replacing a lamp shade or bulb.
- Resetting a tripped breaker safely.
- Painting over outlets and switches (switched off).
Always hire a licensed electrician
- New circuits, rewires, or panel upgrades.
- Any work in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoors (wet areas).
- Anything that trips a breaker repeatedly.