HomeFocus.com Create Listing
Contractor Directory Talk Boards Ask the Expert Resource Library Top Real Estate Agents Home Plans
Home | Contact Us | Job Opportunities | Client Login


It's fast, easy
& free!

click here


Login

Username
Password

I forgot my password




Ren Molnar Bio



Ren Molnar Archive



Homefocus Archive


Expert Q Ren Molnar Q&A Archive
Top > Hazards & Safety > Electrical

Question:

I have aluminum wiring in about 60% of my house. What is the best approach in providing a safe environment against electrical fires. We are thinking about rewiring the entire house. Is this necessary?

Answer:

You should have to do nothing of the sort. You might though, have a qualifed electrician in there on a regular basis (he'll tell you how often) and have the circuitry checked and verified as trouble-free.

In the interests of retaining credibility and in fairness to all, I cannot recommend prices, people nor companies for various projects. Courtesy of Ren Molnar, Construction Consultant at HomeFocus.com. I can also be reached at (613) 748-3003 and Home Focus – The Radio Show is broadcast live 8 to 10 A.M. (Ottawa, Ont. time) on Saturdays on www.cfra.com.

Remember, even if you don’t do your own work around the house have to hire someone, you put yourself at a great advantage when you can intelligently discuss a project with the various trades people.

"Ren’s Ren-O-Vations Tips"
is a monthly journal that talks everything to do with HOME OWNERSHIP & MAINTANENCE.

It is sent out in time to have it in your mailbox or on your computer by the 20th of the month – every month.

To order, simply send a cheque or money order to:
Ren,
P.O. Box 9411,
Ottawa, Ontario,
K1G 3V1

E-mail – 12 issues (1 yr.) $17.95.
Regular mail – 12 issues (1 yr.) $33.95.
(subject to change without notice)
Credit card companies take a cut from payments so we are not credit card friendly - can't justify it.
Ren’s Ren-O-Vations Tips
makes the perfect gift any time for almost everyone:
Be My Valentine, Easter, Christmas, Mothers’ Day, Fathers' Day, Birthday, Wedding, Congratulations New Home Owner(s), Thinking Of you,
Good neighbour
Ren


Remember, even if you don’t do your own work around the house have to hire someone, you put yourself at a great advantage when you can intelligently discuss a project with the various trades people.

"Ren’s Ren-O-Vations Tips"
is a monthly journal that talks everything to do with HOME OWNERSHIP & MAINTANENCE.

It is sent out in time to have it in your mailbox or on your computer by the 20th of the month – every month.

To order, simply send a cheque or money order to:
Ren,
P.O. Box 9411,
Ottawa, Ontario,
K1G 3V1

E-mail – 12 issues (1 yr.) $17.95.
Regular mail – 12 issues (1 yr.) $33.95.
(subject to change without notice)
Credit card companies take a cut from payments so we are not credit card friendly - can't justify it.
Ren’s Ren-O-Vations Tips
makes the perfect gift any time for almost everyone:
Be My Valentine, Easter, Christmas, Mothers’ Day, Fathers' Day, Birthday, Wedding, Congratulations New Home Owner(s), Thinking Of you,
Good neighbour
Ren

Answered By: Ren Molnar

More Questions & Answers ...

1. We installed new plug-ins throughout the house with up to date receptacles. After a few months we noticed some ...
2. This can't be good....but our ceiling mounted globe light fixture had about 2 inches of water trapped ins ...
3. I have aluminum wiring in about 60% of my house. What is the best approach in providing a safe environment aga ...
4. I have two electrical outlets on the same wall in my basement that spark when you plug something into them. If ...
5. I just purchased a home that is 'old' im not sure how old..but the walls are all plaster. Anyway I ...
6. We just recently moved into a 3-year old house. I was surprised to find that there is no main shutoff switch ...
7. During our spring cleaning we noticed black residue (which appears to be like carbon) residing on the walls th ...
8. awhile back i plugged a vacum into wall plug it also had an air freshner in it to.all of a sudden the light gr ...
9. We are finally renovating our kitchen after settling into our first home, a 1960's bungalow. I am replaci ...
10. I am looking at having insulation blown into my attic. There is some existing knob and tube wirering that will ...
11. Should I be concerned about a transformer box on my lawn approx 15 feet away from my new home? ...
12. This may be simple or I am just not to smart when it comes to electricity? In replacing a light fixture i hav ...
13. My kitchen is wired with 1930's wiring. Two wires incased in a cover. No ground is available. I wish to ...
14. We are looking for someone who can be on retainer basis to visit the house- it is townhome in centrepoint area ...
15. I'm turning to you, because I've come to trust you over the years, listening to you every Saturday. I& ...
16. When I removed the strip lighting bar I discovered that there is no junction box in the wall. The wires are m ...
17. The fire department was here this week on a carbon monoxide false alarm. While they were here they used their ...
18. I faithfully listen to your show on Saturday mornings on CHUM in Toronto, Ontario. We have just installed a 30 ...
19. I one time heard your solution for treating light sockets where bulbs are always prematurely burning out. I ca ...
20. Recently the lights in my house have started to flicker. The light intensity changes in a random pattern. Most ...
21. Our bungalow has been experiencing water dripping down the side of the toilet vent stack and making its way to ...

Home Plans