Surge Protection: It’s Not Just for Computers Anymore

Surge Protection: It’s Not Just for Computers Anymore By Tim Jackson  | May 04, 2011 By now most people are aware of the need for surge protection for their computers and TV’s, but is there more in the modern home that you should be concerned with when it comes to power surges? Technology is finding…

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HDTV for Free – UPDATE

HDTV For Free: Update By Kenny Jackson | Jan 03, 2014 If you are still getting TV programming from a cable TV provider, you may have noticed that some of your TV’s are no longer receiving channels.  Comcast has started encrypting its “Limited Basic” services.  In the past, if you had a digital TV, you…

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HDTV for Free – Part 2

HDTV for Free Part 2 By Kenny Jackson | Jan 26, 2013 In my last blog I talked about installing an over the air antenna to get HDTV for free so I could drop my satellite TV provider.  The problem with this is only locally broadcast television stations are available over the air, which means…

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HDTV for FREE

HDTV for Free By Kenny Jackson | Nov 13, 2012 Tired of paying for cable or satellite TV?  I did two things to get rid of satellite TV service for my home theater system without sacrificing picture quality, or to a large degree, video content.  I’ll describe step 1 in this article.  You can check…

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Flickering Lights, is this normal?

Flickering Lights: Is This Normal? By Tim Jackson | Oct 08, 2012 Our electrical systems are busy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week providing comfort, security and convenience in our day to day lives.  This is also a system that we rarely think about.  It’s not something you can hear, see, or smell…

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When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel?

When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel? By Kenny Jackson | Mar 23, 2011 If you have a Federal Pacific “Stab Lok” circuit breaker panel in your home you need to be aware of the frequent problems inherent with these panels. Even if you have been living in the same house for many years and…

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