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Prepare for Power Outages by Investing in a Home Generator

If you’ve ever experienced a power outage, you know how this inconvenience can often last for hours, days or even weeks. Even worse, they can be extremely costly if you’re not prepared for them. But thanks to home generators, power outages in Australia can be more manageable. Here’s why you should own a home generator, […]

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6 Environmentally-Friendly Ways to Cool Your Home During Summer

Summer seasons for many people mean fun trips to the beach and BBQs, but what if you just want to relax at home? Keeping your home cool may require you to turn on the air-con, which eventually increases your energy bill. However, proper installation of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) system helps cut […]

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What is the proper way to handle an electrical emergency?

Electricity is an absolute must in the modern world, but with it comes numerous risks and potential hazards. Anything from a frayed cord to an overloaded circuit can cause a short or a spark, resulting in an electrical emergency. Poor wiring and faulty appliances can also present potential electrical dangers in homes and workplaces. Here […]

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How to recycle electrical waste responsibly

Electrical items are some of the biggest wastes. A huge amount is purchased each year and currently only a small proportion, particularly small items, are collected for recycling. But it’s important that they are disposed of properly because they contain hazardous substances that can cause soil and water contamination, possibly hurting wildlife and even humans. […]

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10 Most Common Electrical Problems At Home

It’s inevitable that you’ll experience some electrical problems once in a while at home. It’s important to know the causes behind them so you can call an electrician to fix them so you know you’re safe. Are you experiencing these electrical problems at home? It might be time to have them checked by a professional. […]

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Home renovations that you should leave to the experts

The pandemic and quarantine orders since last year got a lot of us starting all kinds of new projects, from baking sourdough bread to starting a plant collection to even doing a little DIY fixing at home. DIY is definitely a great money-saver but sometimes if you’re in over your head, it can end up […]

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What Causes Power Outages?

Power outages can be annoying and at times worrisome if they take a while, and you’re not sure what caused it. They put an entire halt to our lives since we need electricity for pretty much everything. There are many possible causes for a power outage and it can last from minutes to hours to […]

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7 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Electrical Hazards

If you have a pet, you most probably consider it to be more than just an animal, a member of your family. You want it to be healthy and live as long as possible. But pets are curious and you can’t always keep an eye on them. That’s why it’s best to keep their environment […]

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Which Light Bulbs Are Best for Your Home?

Lighting an average household in Australia takes up about 10% of the electricity bill. This is because more people are using more energy efficient light bulbs in recent years. And they don’t just save you money, they also reduce the number of light bulbs that end up in a landfill. All in all, choosing efficient […]

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How to Prepare for Common Electrical Problems in the Winter

Winter brings about a host of electrical issues because of the cold temperatures and precipitous weather. If you’re not familiar with them, you cannot prepare for them. If you can’t prepare for them, they can turn into costly repairs and uncomfortable conditions, or worse, injuries, fires, and even death.  We’ve listed some common electrical problems […]

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