What is a smart home?

What is a smart home?

Have you ever had to rush back to your house to check you’ve switched the water off or turned the heating out? You’ll appreciate a smart home. Remote controlled appliances mean your white goods can be monitored from anywhere, cameras connected to your phone let you...
How To Avoid False Alarms

How To Avoid False Alarms

Business security systems protect employees, assets and customers. But false alarms can result in unwanted fees and fines. According to a report from London Fire Brigade, False alarms account for around 40,000 call outs every year, making up a third of all incidents...
How to Save Electricity at Home

How to Save Electricity at Home

The only guaranteed way to save money on your electricity bill is to cut down on the amount of electricity you use. Sounds simple, but putting this into practice can be harder than you might think. Here are our 20 top tips for saving electricity at home: #1 Switch to...
Electrical Safety at Christmas

Electrical Safety at Christmas

Christmas is a special time for celebration and should not end in tragedy because of the extra hazards that are present at this time of year. In recent years there has been an increase in reported accidents to UK Trading Standards for Christmas lighting products and...
Advanced LED Lighting Solutions

Advanced LED Lighting Solutions

LED lighting solutions are slowly becoming popular in homes and workplaces today. Even though the costs associated with these kinds of solutions are higher than the traditional lighting solutions, the benefits you get to enjoy outweigh all the upfront costs. Many...
Common Electrical Faults In Your Home

Common Electrical Faults In Your Home

Electricity is a wondrous thing. Unfortunately, it can also turn against us. So, let’s find out just what can go wrong with our household electrics and what we can do about it. Common electrical faults to avoid Lights Switches don’t work If you move into a new...
The Basics of working with Electricians

The Basics of working with Electricians

Electrical work is the only type of work that you cannot DIY your way through. Breaking down dry wall, painting and even fixing your toilet are some fun projects you and your family can engage in without hiring a professional. Electrical work is messy, but it is...