Roy Berendsohn has worked for more than 25 years at Popular Mechanics, where he has written on carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, blacksmithing, welding, lawn care, chainsaw use, and outdoor power equipment. When he’s not working on his own house, he volunteers...
Electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, telephone, and internet services all qualify as public utilities because they’re necessary for everyday modern life. Just imagine trying to get through your day without electricity to power your home, natural gas to cook your food, water that's safe to...