When you link an outlet to a breaker, mark it on both the label that you’ll paste next to the breaker and on your floor plan. This will make it easy to reset or turn off breakers when you need to.

Just like wires, circuit breakers have their expiry date and will wear out. And if yours is tripping frequently, especially when the loads are low, the breaker might be the issue.

Use this guide to find out what the switches on your breaker mean so you can take better control of your house. Related: How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker What Is a Breaker Panel?