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Do I need a permit for electrical work in Colorado Springs?

What needs a permit, who should pull it, and what a permit actually buys you.

When you should consider a panel upgrade and what drives the cost

When a panel upgrade is worth considering — and what drives the cost of doing it right.

Installing an EV charger at home: what to know before you buy

Projects & upgrades

November 3, 2026

The charger is the easy part. Your panel, circuit, and permit decide how smooth the install goes.

Why your breaker keeps tripping

Safety & troubleshooting

August 31, 2026

A tripping breaker is doing its job. What it's telling you — and the signs that mean it's time to call.

Buying an older Colorado Springs home? Wiring issues to look for

Safety & troubleshooting

August 28, 2026

Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, ungrounded outlets, improvised panels — what they mean, and what's worth fixing.

Considerations for a Kitchen Remodel

Planning & permits

August 25, 2026

Dedicated circuits, GFCI, outlet spacing, lighting layers, panel capacity — plan them before the walls close.

Hot tub wiring in Colorado: what the inspector checks

Projects & upgrades

August 19, 2026

Disconnect, GFCI, burial depth, bonding, clearances — what an inspector checks on a hot tub install.

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