Electrical Archive
When you look at a modern LCD TV, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come in terms of aesthetics. But TVs back in the 60s and 70s were a work of art. A lot of TVs were built as an entire piece of furniture, with ornately-carved wooden housings. As CRTs evolved and VCRs came into the picture, people’s TVs moved into entertainment centers. Your …
The modern home is filled with electronic devices, from TVs to kitchen appliances to PCs and laptops. In many ways, these electronics are what make our homes different than those of our parents and grandparents. But a lot of times, there isn’t a power outlet near the device you want to plug in. In that case, you have a couple of options. You can either …
Whether you’re plugging in Christmas lights or using a corded power tool, it’s sometimes tough to reach an outlet. In those situations, you often need to rely on an extension cord to provide power. This is fine for one-off situations, but what if you keep needing a cord in the same space? It might be tempting to leave the cord plugged in all the time, …
When you don’t have easy access to a power outlet, using an extension cord is an obvious alternative. Extension cords are great for Christmas lights, power tools, and all kinds of electronics. They give you a way to get power to areas where you otherwise wouldn’t have access. On the downside, extension cords are also kind of ugly. There’s something about a big dangling cord …
As a homeowner, you probably have a lot of electrically-powered devices. You have kitchen appliances, TVs, and probably a game console or two. You need to run your work computer, as well as your tablet, and you also have to charge your phone. Point being, no matter how many power outlets there are in your house, you probably want more. This can be particularly irritating …
