How often should I change my Smoke Alarm Battery and General Maintenance
Did you know that the risk of a fatality in a home fire is halved if there is a working smoke alarm in the residence? Nothing is more important than keeping your family safe at home. Smoke alarms are an essential part of the home to keep your family safe especially during the Australian summer […]
Different Lighting Ideas for Your Home
If you are considering freshening up or transforming the look and feel of your home with new lighting, there are endless options available on the market. But before you start shopping, it’s important to understand and explore the three main types of lighting or layers of light: ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. The most effective […]
Electricity vs Gas Heating: What’s Better for Your Wallet?
Keeping our homes warm and cosy becomes a priority for many Australian families in winter. When considering heating systems, it is important to take into account the wide range of options available – so that in addition to keeping your house sufficiently warm, you can be conscious of your impact on the environment and avoid […]
Homeowner’s guide to installing electric vehicle charging
Electric vehicle (specifically electric car) popularity in Australia continues to grow at a fast pace. Sales of new electric cars totalling 20655 units through 2021 up from 6900 during 2020, according to the AFR. In relation to the numbers gathered by The Guardian, just in the first six months of 2023, the sales of electric vehicles registered 46,624 […]
Repair jobs you can do at home, without tools!
For many homeowners, self-repair and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems can be daunting. And though many of these repairs need to be done by a full licensed tradesperson, there are many things that the average Australian can do themselves that will save them money. We share with you our top repairs and […]
Electrical Safety Tips to Make Your Home Winter Ready
When the temperature drops outdoors, we focus on keeping as comfortable and warm as possible indoors. Due to the increased use of heaters and other electrical appliances in winter, it is important to consider the steps you can take to ensure electrical safety within your home, to protect both your family and property. 1. WINTER ELECTRICAL SAFETY […]
How To Clear A Blocked Stormwater Drain
Your home stormwater drainage system is designed to help the external flow of water from your property to the stormwater mains service. This drainage helps to manage the rainfall and excessive water flow to protect your home from the risk of flooding. When a stormwater drain is blocked, your plumbing system can start running inefficiently […]
Causes of Electrical Fires and How to Prevent Them
There can be many common causes behind an electrical fire. Before looking at the different factors that could lead to these fires and how to avoid them, it’s important to understand exactly what an electrical fire is. ABOUT ELECTRICAL FIRES & HOW THEY OCCUR An electrical fire begins with overloaded, hot, sparking wires and old […]
How To Clean An Air Conditioner
To ensure you’re getting the coolest, cleanest air in your home, it is important to regularly check and clean your air conditioner! Our air conditioners collect dust, pollen and bacteria over time and without proper maintenance, blocked filters can cause lower efficiency from your unit. This in turn can mean much higher running costs. The […]
3 Major Indicators Your Electrical Outlets & Switches Need Replacing
The electrical outlets and switches are some of the most frequently used items in your home. Some homeowners often have a mindset to ignore outlets and switches. The fact is they’re used numerous times a day and will become a major inconvenience when one day they become non-functional entirely. It will not only prevent you […]
