Resources & Trusted Companies

Helpful tips to keep your home in great shape, plus a directory of trusted local service providers we recommend.

Safety Tips

Electrical Safety & Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

1

Never Ignore Tripping Breakers

A circuit breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you something is wrong — an overloaded circuit, a short, or a failing breaker. Resetting it without finding the cause is dangerous. Call a licensed electrician to diagnose the issue.

2

Don’t Overload Outlets

Plugging too many devices into one outlet or extension cord is a leading cause of house fires. Use power strips with surge protection, and never daisy-chain extension cords. If you need more outlets, have an electrician add them properly.

3

Test GFCI Outlets Monthly

GFCI outlets protect you from electrocution near water. Press the test button monthly to make sure they trip and reset correctly. They’re required in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages — replace any that don’t function properly.

4

Know Your Electrical Panel

Make sure every breaker in your panel is clearly labeled so you can quickly cut power in an emergency. If your panel is over 25 years old or uses fuses, have it evaluated. Recalled brands like Federal Pacific are a known fire hazard.

5

Watch for Warning Signs

Flickering lights, warm outlets, burning smells, discolored switch plates, or buzzing sounds all signal problems that need immediate attention. These are not cosmetic issues — they are fire and shock hazards that require a licensed electrician.

6

Always Pull Permits

Electrical work without a permit can void your homeowner’s insurance and cause problems when you sell. Licensed electricians pull permits as part of the job. If a contractor says permits aren’t needed, that’s a red flag.

Service Directory

Trusted Local Companies

HVAC — Heating & Cooling

Westland Furnace LLCWestland, MI

Canton Furnace LLCCanton, MI

West Bloomfield Furnace & ACWest Bloomfield, MI

Dearborn Furnace & ACDearborn, MI

Farmington Hills Furnace & AirFarmington Hills, MI

Novi Furnace & ACNovi, MI

Rochester Hills Furnace & ACRochester Hills, MI

Troy Furnace & AirTroy, MI

Warren Furnace & AirWarren, MI

Sterling Heights Furnace & ACSterling Heights, MI

Livonia Furnace & AirLivonia, MI

Clinton Twp Furnace & ACClinton Twp, MI

Shelby Twp Furnace & AirShelby Twp, MI

Electrical

Evansville Electrician ProsEvansville, IN

Pasadena Electrician GuysPasadena, CA

Electrician Pros – Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI

Electrician Pros – WestlandWestland, MI

Electrician Pros – CantonCanton, MI

Electrician Pros – LivoniaLivonia, MI

Electrician Pros – DearbornDearborn, MI

Electrician Pros – NoviNovi, MI

Electrician Pros – TroyTroy, MI

Electrician Pros – Rochester HillsRochester Hills, MI

Electrician Pros – WarrenWarren, MI

Electrician Pros – Sterling HeightsSterling Heights, MI

Electrician Pros – Clinton TwpClinton Twp, MI

Electrician Pros – MacombMacomb, MI

Electrician Pros – West BloomfieldWest Bloomfield, MI

Electrician Pros – DetroitDetroit, MI

Electrician Pros – Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI

Electrician Pros – LansingLansing, MI

Electrician Pros – FlintFlint, MI

Electrician Pros – AuroraAurora, IL

Electrician Pros – NapervilleNaperville, IL

Electrician Pros – ElginElgin, IL

Electrician Pros – CiceroCicero, IL

Electrician Pros – Arlington HeightsArlington Heights, IL

Electrician Pros – EvanstonEvanston, IL

Electrician Pros – BolingbrookBolingbrook, IL

Electrician Pros – SchaumburgSchaumburg, IL

Electrician Pros – PalatinePalatine, IL

Electrician Pros – SkokieSkokie, IL

Electrician Pros – TempeTempe, AZ

Electrician Pros – ChandlerChandler, AZ

Electrician Pros – PeoriaPeoria, AZ

Electrician Pro – PuebloPueblo, CO

Electrician Pros – Pompano BeachPompano Beach, FL

Electrician Pros – GreshamGresham, OR

Electrician Pros – WaterburyWaterbury, CT

Electrician Pros – ProvoProvo, UT

Plumbing

Five Guys Plumbing – DearbornDearborn, MI

Rochester Hills PlumbingRochester Hills, MI

West Bloomfield PlumbingWest Bloomfield, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – WestlandWestland, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – CantonCanton, MI

Sterling Heights PlumbingSterling Heights, MI

Shelby Twp PlumbingShelby Twp, MI

Novi PlumbingNovi, MI

Livonia Plumbing Co.Livonia, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – Clinton TwpClinton Twp, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – WarrenWarren, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – TroyTroy, MI

Macomb Plumbing Co.Macomb, MI

Five Guys Plumbing – AuroraAurora, IL

Five Guys Plumbing – SchaumburgSchaumburg, IL

Five Guys Plumbing – PalatinePalatine, IL

Five Guys Plumbing – SkokieSkokie, IL

Carpet & Flooring

Macomb Flooring MartMacomb, MI

Clinton Twp Carpet & FloorsClinton Twp, MI

Warren Carpet & FloorsWarren, MI

Dearborn Carpet & FloorsDearborn, MI

AA Carpet & FloorsMetro Detroit, MI

Canton Carpet & FloorsCanton, MI

Troy Carpet & FloorsTroy, MI

Westland Carpet & FloorsWestland, MI

West Bloomfield Carpet & FloorsWest Bloomfield, MI

Novi Carpet & FloorsNovi, MI

Livonia Carpet & FloorsLivonia, MI

Other Home Services

Carpet Cleaning – Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI

Warren Carpet Cleaning Co.Warren, MI

Rochester Hills RoofingRochester Hills, MI

Shelby Twp RoofingShelby Twp, MI

West Bloomfield RoofingWest Bloomfield, MI

Detroit Tree ServiceDetroit, MI

Gastonia Home SecurityGastonia, NC

Westland Mold InspectionWestland, MI

Dearborn Mold InspectionDearborn, MI

Livonia Mold InspectionLivonia, MI

Novi Mold InspectionNovi, MI

Farmington Hills Mold InspectionFarmington Hills, MI

West Bloomfield Mold InspectionWest Bloomfield, MI

Canton Mold InspectionCanton, MI

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