by support | Oct 26, 2020 | Landscaping and Trees, Outside the House
While planting a garden or filling a few flowerbeds around your home don’t require your calling for utility locates, it’s still a good idea to notify Iowa One Call before you dig a new garden – especially if you’re using power equipment such as a tiller. Even the...
by support | Oct 26, 2020 | Inside the House, Storms and Outages
In many parts of the state, heavy spring rains following a snowier- than-normal winter have caused headaches for folks with basements. Keep these safety tips in mind if you experience anything from a slightly wet floor to several inches of water (or more) in your...
by support | Oct 26, 2020 | Inside the House, Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
www.cpsc.govWhen Daylight Saving Time started on March 11, you probably didn’t hesitate to move all your clocks ahead an hour. But what about your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers? Just because they work in the background 24/7, that...
by support | Oct 25, 2020 | Holiday Safety, Outlets and Switches, Outside the House, Summer Tips, Wiring
For many families, boating and swimming are synonymous with summer fun. However, there are many electrical hazards that come along with these leisurely warm-weather activities. For example, just like your home, it’s critical that you have your boat inspected regularly...
by support | Oct 25, 2020 | Holiday Decorating, Outside the House
At home or at work, keep these things in mind when decorating for the holidays! Before decorating, read and follow the manufacturers’ instructions concerning installation and maintenance of all decorative electrical products. Use lights and other electrical...