Should I Switch to LED Lighting?
You will not be the first homeowner asking yourself the question – should I switch to LED lighting? If you have still not made that switch, you may well be left wondering if the added expense of LED lightbulbs is really worth the hype and money. All of us are constantly searching for ways to […]
Revamp the Lighting in Your Home
Are you bored of the lighting in your home? As the nights draw darker, and with the run up to winter, are you wanting to be a bit more creative with your lighting, whilst ensuring you have adequate light to continue with your everyday tasks? Here are some creative DIY indoor and outdoor lighting ideas […]
Tips for Outdoor Lighting This Autumn
The sun may still be shining, but the temperatures at night are certainly a lot colder than what we’ve been used to over the summer months. Autumn is now upon us and although we still want to enjoy our gardens, the nights are drawing in and you can’t ignore the chill in the air. One […]
Reduce Your Electricity Costs This Autumn
With the kids going back to school in the next couple of weeks, the evenings will be getting darker, much earlier, and the temperature outside will be dropping. As a result, they will be spending more of their time inside watching television, doing homework on the computer and playing on their games consoles. With more […]
Fire Safety – How to Protect Your Home
Fire safety at home is extremely important, but it’s amazing how many people neglect it or do the very minimum to protect themselves and their family. Many deaths caused by fire in the home is often due to the lack of having working smoke alarms, which is such an easy thing to fix and keep […]
Lightning Safety
With all the hot weather we are having this summer and current heatwave, thunderstorms are a common occurrence. Many of us throughout the UK have experienced flash floods, thunder and lightning, and there are more storms forecast. The chances of being struck by lightning or injured is pretty slim. However, it is wise to air […]
Effects of Hot Weather on Electricity
We have had an amazing summer so far and this week the heatwave is set to continue for a few more weeks. Whether you love the warm sunny days, or are praying for some rain, the hot weather has an affect on many aspects of our everyday lives. The Met Office has suggested the UK […]
Treehouse Electrics
Summer is finally here, and we will all be spending more time out in the garden. If you have children, you will know how they like to spend most of the summer month’s outside playing with friends. Giving them an outside space where they can spend time safely with friends, such as a treehouse, playhouse, […]
We Are Approved Fireco Dorgard Pro Installers
How many of you have seen fire doors wedged open? Especially with the warm weather we are having recently or when deliveries are being made, it is a common occurrence to see fire doors open. However, did you know that wedging a fire door open could cause you some hefty fines and penalties, if it […]
How to Know When Your Plug Sockets and Switches Need Changing
Your plug sockets and switches are used daily and often multiple times throughout each day. I think it’s fair to say we take them for granted and do not fully appreciate how convenient they are. If they suddenly stopped working and prevented us from using our lights and appliances, it would cause havoc with our […]
