No Job too Big or too Small

All light fixtures come with a little packet of accessories needed to complete the installation. The little orange marrettes that they supply are not good quality. They tend to be too small to hold the number of wires, and too short, so that they expose copper that could cause arcing behind the fixture. Please stop at a local building store and pick up a small pack of the blue (or yellow) marrettes with the wings. It will save you a lot of frustration and possibly prevent a fire hazard.

Switches and receptacles can be easy to replace. But there is one major tip that could save a fire hazard in your home. Although there are little holes on the backs of these devices that can fit a wire and "compress" it, this is not a safe practice. Wires can easily come loose over time, causing either loss of poser to devices in the area or arcing (possible fire). We strongly advise that you strip the end of the wire a little longer, and loop it around the screw clockwise. This will ensure a tight connection and safe home. On a related note, should you find aluminum wiring or knob and tube, please call an electrician for advice.