Yes they do, because the manufacturers of light bulbs make 2 common grades of bulbs. The one's you buy at a home center or grocery store are rated at 120 volts. The voltage in your home is typically around 121-124 volts (see the problem?). The solution is simple, go to a store that specializes in light bulbs and ask for bulbs that are rated for 130 VOLTS. This works for any incandescent or halogen bulb and it doesn't matter what WATTAGE you select. The cost of quality bulbs is not much more...

Maybe it does, maybe it does not. If you're hearing that from a reputable licensed contractor, it probably does.
Most reasons for discovering that your panel needs to be changed are related to the brand names of Federal Pacific or Zinsco. One brand is a potential fire hazard, the other has inherrent problems of self- destruction. If you hear the word "burn your house down" and there is an immediate need for changing, then that is inaccurate. Both of these brands are defective,...

This method of pricing for contactors allows for the assurance that the contractor will make achieve a substantial profit margin.
Most contractors that use this structure are afforded the ability to advertise heavily and gain at least a one time consumer. The selling principle for this scheme is that a consumer is put at ease to know what the costs will be "up front".
We choose to use an hourly method because it benefits the customer by making a sufficient profit,...