You’ve probably heard the term, “Not up to code”, if you own a home or have been around any home inspections. You can probably deduce the gist of what that means, but here is a little more information on what the NEC is and its purpose. The National Electrical Code...

Thousands of house fires occur every year as a result of electrical failures or malfunctions, with over half involving power distribution, lighting fixtures, or power transfer. In other words, they're often caused by arcing from faulty contacts and other defects....

During hurricane season in Baton Rouge, LA, many homes can be left without power for hours, or even days, at a time. At Big Family, we want to help you prepare your home for any type of emergency that might knock out your electricity and leave you scrambling for...

Power lines have become something that we are used to seeing above us. They line our city streets and you can find them in alleys, yards, and parks. While utility wires are essential for bringing power to every home, business, and warehouse, that doesn’t make power...