Prepare your home while you are away on holidays
It’s that time of year when you may be heading off on a well-deserved holiday. The last thing you want to think about is whether you forgot to set the…
Prepare your home while you are away on holidays
Questions to ask your electrician before hiring them
From time to time, the need arises for an electrician to visit your home to install, replace, fix and repair electrical wiring issues in and around the home. Having a…
Important takeaways from the 10/50 Vegetation Code
Once again, we are entering the deadly Australian bushfire season. According to Climate Council’s latest report, the risk of bushfires in NSW have increased relative to the rapid climate change…
Rewiring can be a necessity for older homes
If you live in the North Shore, Hornsby or the Hills District, chances are you could be living in a beautiful character filled older house. The problem with older homes…
Five ways to save energy in Summer
Summer can be a time where your energy usage soars. We turn up the air conditioning both day and night, we spend more time at home while the kids are…
USB powerpoints – the modern addition for your home
Do you own an iPhone, an iPad, or a mobile phone? Most people do. Yet, so many homes do not have USB powerpoints installed. A USB powerpoint allows you to…
Does your smoke alarm need replacing?
Smoke alarms only have a lifespan of just ten years, so chances are if you can’t remember the last time you changed yours or when it was installed, you need…
What causes a power outage?
Luckily, power outages in Hornsby, the North Shore and surrounds are pretty few and far between. But when they do happen, they occur without any waning and catch us…
Trimming branches around powerlines
Do you have trees near your power lines that need trimming? Removing branches and vegetation near powerlines can be dangerous and should not be attempted yourself. As a homeowner, you are…
Landscape lighting
Spring is around the corner marking the beginning of warmer weather and a great time of year for entertaining outside. It’s the perfect time to organise the right outdoor lighting…