10 Things Electricians NEVER Have In Their Own Home

📕 THE HOME HAZARD FILES — 100 field notes on what actually starts house fires, and what each fix really costs: https://home-hazard-files.netlify.app Walk into an electrician's own home and you'll notice it's missing things — ordinary things sitting in almost every other house. Not because they're fussy, but because they've seen what these everyday setups do. This video counts down 10 things electricians avoid in their own homes, from the bargain power strip to the number one warning they never ignore — and every one is something you can check tonight, for free. It matters most in older homes, where the wiring is doing more than it was ever built for. This is general electrical-safety information based on published guidance from electricians and fire-safety authorities. Nothing here asks you to open walls, panels, or outlets — for any electrical work or warning sign, always call a licensed electrician. Sources: Family Handyman; NFPA; U.S. CPSC; FDNY electrical safety guidance; licensed-electrician interviews (AOL / trade publications).