These days, seniors are staying in their own homes for longer, rather than going into homes. If you have a loved one who wants to retain their independence for longer, then you can help them by making sure their electrics are safe and by installing special equipment if necessary. Start with a switchboard check Everything…
DetailsCeiling fans seem to many of us like an old-fashioned method of cooling a room down; we often disregard them, thinking that they’ve been superseded by air-conditioning units, which really get the job done. However, there’s still a lot of love out there for the ceiling fan and you need to get onboard that particular…
DetailsLightning storms happen frequently and they may get even more common. Although we may enjoy watching them from afar, having lightning hit your house or other building is no trivial matter and you need to take action as soon as it’s safe. Lightning wants to hit the ground Which in itself is great, but if…
DetailsIf you’re about to install an inground or above-ground pool on your property, then grounding and bonding must be done properly. You may already have a swimming pool, but you still need to check, because there’s still the potential for shocks and electrocution if anything’s been done improperly. There’s a worrying number of improperly-grounded pools…
DetailsIf you’re about to take the big plunge then you might be wondering what you should be looking out for, so here’s a few problems you might run into – be ready! Moving to NBN means you’ll get some new equipment – your utility box, your connection box and your new modem, if you’re using…
DetailsThe first thing you need to know about migrating to the National Broadband Network is that it’s not automatic. Once it’s in town you have 18 months to make the move – usually to your preferred provider – and if you haven’t taken the necessary steps after 18 months you’ll be disconnected. Choosing your supplier…
DetailsWinter can be an expensive time, especially in the colder areas of Australia, but this doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune to stay warm. Many of us will get bigger bills, but we can all do something to reduce the escalation, even if we’re plugging in the electric blankets and turning up…
DetailsQueensland was battered by severe thunderstorms back in February this year, but one young Brisbane resident found it a particularly shocking experience because one of the 265,000-plus lightning strikes got him – while he took a shower. Thankfully, the lad survivedand was later released from hospital, albeit with a rather sore leg. This incident has…
DetailsWinter is here now and while we don’t have the blizzards and endless months of darkness suffered by our friends in the northern hemisphere, it is a bit chillier, there’s fewer hours of sunlight each day and what there is comes in at a shallower angle. Some areas of Oz even get a bit of…
DetailsYour superannuation gives you an income once you’re retired and as we’re lucky enough in Australia to have the world’s fourth largest pension system, it’s not something to be ignored. Your super has to offer reliable returns for your entire retirement period, so you have to invest in an industry that’s sustainable in the long-term…
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