When planning home improvement projects — especially those that involve electrical work — do you know when to DIY and when to hire a professional?

Aug. 11 is just one day a year, but Indiana Electric Cooperatives hopes the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 any day of the year before a digging project.

Every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged somewhere in the United States because someone decided to dig without first calling 811.

Before planting this spring, be sure to consider your surroundings
When planting around your yard, be sure to consider how trees, shrubs, and gardens may impact your electrical service and equipment. Checkout the tips below before grabbing that shovel!

Trees and power lines often coexist without problems. However, there are precautions to take when planting a tree.

Early autumn is often considered the best time to plant a tree. But no time is a good time if you don’t have a plan and take precautions. Not only do dangers lurk for the person at planting time, but without a plan, a tree can cause problems for nearby power lines, people who rely on the power, and the longevity of the tree itself.