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 though, as charming as they are, there may be hiding electrical hazards within their walls and ceilings in the form of outdated and/or faulty electrical [...]
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 on school holidays and they spend more time inside keeping out of the sun watching TV or chewing up energy on other devices. But, [...]
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 charge your phone or device directly without all the chargers and extra chords. We recommend most homes have at least one USB power point in their home for [...]
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 to have it replaced. It is estimated that up to 60% of households in Australia have an expired smoke alarm, which is an alarming statistic [...]
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 all unawares, usually setting households into a spin and certainly bringing everyone to a standstill until they are fixed. So what actually causes an electricity [...]
Do you have trees near your power lines that need trimming? Removing branches and vegetation near power lines can be dangerous and should not be attempted yourself. As a home owner, you are actually obligated to maintain a clear distance of 500mm around power lines from the street to your home and must be carried out [...]
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 too. Is your back garden, deck or patio set up with the right lighting to allow your outdoor time to seamlessly integrate from day [...]
Ceiling fans are the ideal cooling solution for bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and outdoor areas; keeping you cool and keeping your energy bills down. Ceiling fans; Make a room feel up to 8 degrees cooler Cost as little as 2 cents per hour to run On really hot days, working alongside an air conditioner they [...]
When people are considering buying a new home, they will more often than not get a building inspection done prior to signing a contract. But this doesn’t take into account an inspection of the current electrical set up of the home. Many homes on the North Shore are at least 50 years old and [...]
There are many different types of heaters and heating systems. But choosing the right heater for your needs can be difficult and confusing. When choosing a heater, it’s important to weigh up when and how you will be using it, how big the room is, how cost effective it is to run, and of course [...]
