Electrical

How to Ground an Outlet

Learn how to ground an electrical outlet with our handy guide. Improve your home's safety and protect your devices with proper grounding.

Read More September 4, 2025 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

The Ultimate Household Battery Buying Guide

Discover how to choose the perfect household batteries by exploring different types, key factors, environmental considerations, and more.

Read More October 28, 2024 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

The Ultimate Light Bulb Buying Guide

Dive into our light bulb buying guide to ensure you're well-equipped to make choices that brighten your space efficiently and effectively.

Read More March 19, 2024 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

10 Low-Cost Tips for Saving Energy

Follow these energy-saving tips to make your home and vehicle more energy- and fuel-efficient. Start going green and saving green!

Read More December 18, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Home Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays

Have a happy and safe Christmas season by following these eight holiday fire safety tips from Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More November 28, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

5 Tips for Hanging Outdoor Christmas Lights

This holiday season, make your house the brightest one on the block with our tips for hanging outdoor Christmas lights!

Read More November 9, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How Much Can I Plug Into One Electrical Outlet?

Keep your family safe with this formula to know how much an electrical circuit can take. Avoid overloading your electrical outlets.

Read More October 24, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Choosing the Right Portable Generator

Portable generators are great to have in case your power goes out or you're going on a camping trip. We'll help you find the right one.

Read More September 7, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

10 Home Electrical Safety Tips

By being aware of your surroundings and learning some of the basics of home electricity, you can stay safe with these electrical safety tips.

Read More August 22, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Inverter Generators vs. Traditional Generators

Inverter generators and traditional generators have many different advantages. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each, and discover which one is best for your needs.

Read More July 18, 2023 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Hide TV Cables

Clean up the tangled mess of cords from your wall-mounted TV! Learn how to hide TV cables behind drywall or with subtle cable covers.

Read More August 22, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Strip Electrical Wires

Whether you're hooking up speaker wire or working on a rewiring project, it's actually easy to strip electrical wires. Learn how here.

Read More June 28, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Standby Generators for Backup Power

When the power goes out, a backup generator can provide the power you need. Learn about portable and standby generators.

Read More June 1, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

How to Install a Motion Activated Security Light

Help protect your home and yard with a motion activated security light. Follow tips from Designers Edge to install one yourself.

Read More June 1, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

8 Tips to Prepare For a Power Outage

With spring and summer comes inclement weather and power outages. Prepare for a power outage with the help of Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More April 22, 2016 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Solder & Soldering Basics

Used in electrical work, plumbing and more, solder joins metal together with melting the work piece. Learn about the basics with Blain's Farm & Fleet.

Read More September 22, 2015 | Blain's Farm & Fleet