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Electricity Tips for New Homeowners of Old Homes

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Electricity Tips for New Homeowners of Old Homes

Hi, my name is Henry. I grew up in an old home and saw my parents frequently tackle projects such as rewiring the home or installing new garage doors to meet updated safety standards. As a kid, it just felt like a lot of busy activity, but as I got older and began working in real estate, I could see how essential these tasks were to owners of old homes. If you are a new homeowner with an old home, you are in for a treat, but you will also face challenges inherent with owning a home with old wiring. To help you, this blog has tips on repairing, rewiring and assessing the electricity in old homes. Thanks for reading!

3 Times When It’s Good to Call an Emergency Electrician to Your Home

30 December 2015
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If all the power in your home suddenly fails and there are no storms outside or other obvious causes, of course you need to call an emergency electrician to find out what's going on with your home's wiring. However, this is not the only time when you may need to call for emergency services, as there are occasions when you may need immediate electrical repair but don't realize it. Note a few times when it's good to call for an emergency electrician to your home. Read More 

Guidelines on Reducing Cumulative Mining Expenses

24 November 2015
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The financial rewards linked to mining operations are significant for businesses with the right resources. Unfortunately, the potential profits can be lower than expected due to the high expenses associated with initial investment. These costs can be in form of the required mining equipment, the human labour force and transportation. If you are preparing for a mining operation for the first time, it is critical to consider and analyse these aspects. Read More 

The A- Z Of Heat Pump Water Heaters

8 September 2015
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If you are looking for a hot water system, you have several options to choose from. These include: electric heaters, gas heaters, solar heaters and heat pump water heaters. In this article, learn about how heat pump water heaters work, how they are installed and their benefits.   How they work: A heat pump water heater works in the same way an air conditioner or a fridge works. A refrigerant is used to collect heat from one area and deliver it to another. Read More 

3 Strategies to Effectively Cool Large or High Ceiling Homes

30 July 2015
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Given the choice, most people would prefer high ceiling homes over those with standard height roofs. Higher ceilings allow more light and a greater sense of space and often include attractive design features such as timber cross beams and gabled ceilings. From a cooling perspective however, high ceiling homes present more of a challenge and expense to effectively cool, but fortunately there are a number of strategies available. Whether it's a newly built house, or an existing high ceiling home, these tips will help you cool the larger area as effectively and affordably as possible. Read More 

Types of Solar Panels for Residential Installation

23 June 2015
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There are diverse advantages of installing a solar energy system in your residential property. The choice is considerably inexpensive to run after initial purchase and installation because sunlight is free. The energy source is a renewable resource therefore the system does not contribute to the depletion of natural resources. In addition, solar energy generation does not emit carbon or other greenhouse gases so this reduces environmental degradation. Solar power systems utilise panels made from light-capturing components known as photovoltaic cells to generate electricity. Read More