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7 Ways to Upgrade Your Wall Outlets

7 Ways to Upgrade Your Wall Outlets

You probably don’t think about your wall outlets very often. After all, why would you if they work reliably? However, wall outlets are under more strain than ever these days. We are always charging out appliances, whether that is our phone or computer, and our TVs, consoles and other entertainment devices are constantly plugged in. This increase in a need…

Tips for Installing Downlights

Tips for Installing Downlights

If you’re thinking about installing downlights in your home, you’ve come to the right place and made the right decision. Downlights make a beautiful addition to any home, allowing you to control the mood and ambience of your living spaces. Downlights are a modern lighting option that direct light downwards, illuminating the space beneath. You can use downlights to light…

An electrician tells you everything you need to know about smoke alarms for your home or business

An electrician tells you everything you need to know about smoke alarms for your home or business

Smoke alarms – why have them? Working smoke alarms save lives. Although there were 1,500 preventable house fires in Victoria during 2018, damage to property far outweighed the loss of life (1). Insured property can be replaced or rebuilt, the same can’t be said for families and colleagues. So, whether you’re assessing smoke alarms for your own home or for…

What to do During a Power Outage

What to do During a Power Outage

It’s always a shock when the power goes off unexpectedly! From severe weather through to a malfunction somewhere on the grid, there are all sorts of reasons why your property can suddenly be left without electricity. Knowing what to do in the event of a power outage means you stand the best chance of you and your property remaining relatively…

8 Electrical Tips for New Builds

8 Electrical Tips for New Builds

Building a new home or renovating your current one is an exciting time for many. It’s fun to think about what your property will look like. What architectural style and interior design elements should you choose? But with all the decisions to be made, it’s easy to get quickly overwhelmed. This is why many homeowners forget or overlook the home electrical…

Why Everyone is Switching to LED Lights

Why Everyone is Switching to LED Lights

Over the last few years, LED lights have become a popular lighting choice in homes, offices, and shops across the world. LED bulbs & light fixture sales have slowly but surely eaten into the market share of traditional lighting options like incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights or CFLs and even halogen lights. It shows no signs of stopping and the number of…

8 Home Security Tips for the Elderly

8 Home Security Tips for the Elderly

In today’s turbulent times, crime – particularly home invasions – is on the rise in almost all parts of the world. This is a cause for concern towards the safety of our family members, especially our elderly loved ones. The elderly are amongst the most vulnerable victims, particularly those who still live on their own. They are easy targets for…

5 Safety Requirements for Landlords

5 Safety Requirements for Landlords

Renting a property out nowadays comes with several rules for both landlords and tenants. These conditions are mainly put in place to protect both parties in the years to come. Tenants, for example, are responsible for paying their monthly rent on time as well as maintaining the property’s current physical state. Landlords, on the other hand, have an even longer…

The Importance of ‘Grounding’ Electrical Currents

The Importance of ‘Grounding’ Electrical Currents

“Grounding” is a term homeowners often come across when dealing with residential – and even business – electrical wiring systems. Be it installations, renovations and repairs, grounding is sure to be frequently mentioned, as well as discussed by electricians, plumbers and even contractors. However, a fair amount of us don’t entirely know or understand what grounding is all about. Grounding…

What is a Power Surge?

What is a Power Surge?

Have you ever had multiple electrical appliances in your home act up at the same time? This could be flickering lights, turning off and on, or even having devices die on you completely. If you haven’t experienced this, luckily you’ve never had to deal with the results of a power surge. However, not every electrical surge is the same and…

How Much Power is Needed to Run an Average Home?

How Much Power is Needed to Run an Average Home?

40% of the energy used in the average Australian home goes to heating and cooling. Although the average household uses 41 kWh of electricity, a realistic number for your home will vary depending on several factors. However, every home has the opportunity to decrease their energy consumption. Whether you’re looking to decrease your electricity bill, minimise your environmental footprint, or just…

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