STEVE’S HANDY ELECTRICAL BLOG
A lot goes into being a homeowner, and there are an endless number of ways that you can improve upon your home in order to make it more comfortable, valuable, or to help you save money on expenses such as utilities and repairs.
Steve has years of experience and has chosen to begin this blog to share his ideas and learnings to homeowners all over Sydney and Australia. For the latest and most trusted electrical hints and tips, please read on.
An electrician’s guide to energy efficiency
Australia is brimming with green energy opportunities that aren’t being used advantageously. Not only do these forms of renewable energy save consumers money but they are also a more environmentally friendly form of power. With rising electricity prices and increasing...
Test your smoke alarms with a local electrician!
The end of daylight savings can be a great trigger to get some regular household maintenance done. Maybe in your home it’s time to clean out the gutters, do a yearly once over of the house or gurney the driveway. In our house, it’s the annual smoke alarm check to...
Use lighting design to increase your property value
When we begin renovations, we start with big dreams, a general idea of what we want to achieve, and a budget. Whether you want to be hands on with your reno to save some money on labour, or hand it off to the professionals, you should put consideration into the not so...
5 ways to avoid needing an emergency electrician
There are times when you could freak out and just say “this is clearly an emergency!”. Normally they apply to life and death scenarios but sometimes they can be things that lead to life and death, which if prevented are for the best. Enter the avoidance method! We...
Building an Electrical Emergency Storm Kit
Australia is a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains… but when it rains it can bucket down. Trees may topple. Electricity lines can snap. Homes and businesses in our service area can be cut from the power grid and switchboards can die. If your home happens to be...
What a Local Electrician has to do with buying an electric car.
Why should I buy an Electric Car? We are always hearing about the damage we inflict on our environment and it so often feels that we have to sacrifice our way of life to save the planet. We love our creature comforts, as all humans do, so we are constantly looking for...
Tips for baby proofing electrics in the home – an electricians perspective.
There are probably several things that stand out as a danger to your curious toddler around the home – poisonous cleaning products, blind and curtain chains, sharp corners on furniture, and the ever-dangerous power outlet. Baby proofing electrics in your house is a...
5 Ways to make sure you’re hiring a qualified North Shore electrician
Finding and hiring contractors has never been easier. Here are 5 ways to make sure you’re hiring the right qualified North Shore electrician.
Electrical Emergencies: Power Outage
A lot of the jobs I get called out to do are not often planned or foreseen. I also get called out to a lot of smaller suburbs and towns, like Mona Vale, when power outages occur across an entire community.
Home Energy Saver Scheme
Government funded programs help you manage bills as well as provide advice and assistance wherever possible, just like the Home Energy Saver Scheme (HESS).
Slow-cook your way to lower energy bills
Slow cookers are a great choice for cooking for a number of reasons – but they can also rack up the energy bill. Great news is there is now an alternative!
Electric hot water repairs
Electric hot water repairs are often something we don’t see coming but when it does, we want it fixed straight away. You have a number of options other than replacing the whole unit so don’t spin out into stressful levels of panic just yet.
Winter Fire Safety
Did you know that Winter is the worst time for home fires with more than 60% occurring in the cooler months between May and September? Fortunately there are a number of initiatives you can take to reduce the risk of fire in your home during winter.
Produce Renewable Energy For Your Home
There is an awesome campaign on Kickstarter for a product that will produce renewable energy for your home
INFOGRAPHIC: Energy saver 101
Are you well-versed in all things home heating? It’s ok if you’re not, just spend 5 minutes reading this infographic from Energy Saver.
A Guide to Garden Installations
With the days getting shorter and the dark hours becoming longer, garden installations can help get you the most out of the days whilst also providing some security to your home.
10 Autumn Heating Tips for your home
What can we do as we come into the cooler part of the year to keep those costs low? Here are 10 simple heating tips to help you out.
LED lights – How do they work and benefit?
For the better half of the past decade homeowners have been encouraged to switch to LED lights and appliances in their homes. But why? What’s the benefit in using LED?
We’ve launched our new website! Electric Express.
We are proud to announce the launch of our new Electric Express website and company video.
Electrical Inspections – When Should I Get One?
Getting electrical inspections for your residence means you’re taking a vital step toward keeping your family, tenants, and valuables out of harm’s way.