Residential
Single-family homes and multifamily residential projects are big businesses for electrical contractors, and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine has you covered with news and monthly articles about residential work, the National Electrical Code sections related to dwelling units, smart homes, new lighting and home innovation technology and more.
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Homeowners Are Delaying Renovation Work, Survey Finds
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While most homeowners would prefer renovating their current residence over buying another more suited to their needs, an online
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Peace of Mind: Service checks and troubleshooting to alleviate worries
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I was discussing maintenance and possible troubleshooting of the electrical system in a family member’s home a few weeks ago.
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Homeowners Are Delaying Renovation Work, Survey Finds
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Peace of Mind: Service checks and troubleshooting to alleviate worries
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Report Calls for Updated Standards to Manufactured Housing
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Green Building
Shifts in Residential Technology Needed to Achieve U.S. Climate Goals
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Invasion of the Formicidae: What to do when pests enter the home
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Proposed Standards Raise the Bar for Water Heater Efficiency
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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: No lights or receptacles in the tub!
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Homeowner Demand for Pools and Spas Fuels the Need for Electricians
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Lighting
Creating the Right Look: Low-voltage landscape lighting for homes
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Welcome to My Crib: Joining the smart home revolution
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