Category: Damage

If you see a power strip with a joule rating on it, you're actually looking at a surge protector. A regular power strip lets you plug multiple devices using only one electrical wall outlet. A surge...

A surge protector is a device designed to protect electronic devices from voltage spikes or surges in electrical power. It works by diverting excess voltage to the grounding wire, thus preventing...

When drywall gets wet, there's a chance you'll have to replace it. While some drywall water exposure can be repaired, at some point the damage will be too great and replacement is a better...

Drywall. Sheet rock. Gypsum. It's the same thing but there are several names you can choose from when searching for this popular building material commonly used in North American houses to build the...

Surge protection of 2,000 joules will suffice for most appliances but for higher end electronics a surge suppressor with 3,000 joules or more will protect any device that stores important...

A sudden surge of power in your home can cause significant damage to appliances leading to their complete destruction if the surge is powerful enough. While modern appliances often have surge...