Category Archives: knob and tube

How To Prevent Your Home From Going Up In Flames

In an instant, a fire can turn from a controlled flame to an out of control  fire that destroys a home. That’s why the time to take action for an unexpected event, or to ward one  off, is before it … Continue reading

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The Dangers of Knob and Tube Wiring

Knob-and-tube wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. Today the system is considered obsolete and a significant safety hazard. Surprisingly, many homes in the … Continue reading

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