If you have already switched plans are now looking to step up your energy efficiency game, there are a few practical energy-saving tips we can share.
When you have decided to take the plunge and upgrade your home there are a number of areas that will improve your ROI and even increase your home’s value. With everything from new appliances, new walls, paint and fixtures there are many smaller projects that can be completed quickly that will have dramatic effects. If you are not sure where to start…
Benefits of Air Conditioning Summers in Alberta often start out great! We are often longing, almost begging for the sun show and to feel the warmth on our skin after our long and bitter winters. Soon into this reality though, the summer months go from Yay!! ... to the blatant the realization that we may not be built for this heat. Extreme heat is known to have adverse effects on our intellect and physical activity…..
If you are gearing up for reno's this season and require electrical work, how does one start the process? With so many changes and updates to the electrical code you may wonder what to ask your electrician? What should you do prior to hiring your electrician to do your electrical work? Are they licensed for your community? Most municipalities and cities require the electrician to have a license to do work so they …..
If you are thinking of selling your property, then the question how do you increase the value of your home or condo has likely already popped up. There are many ways one can increase their property value with out breaking the bank and still get good bang for buck. Average home improvement or renovation costs will come in around 20 to 25 cents for every dollar spent and the rest of ….
How to Identify Aluminum Wiring 1 If you are doing home renovations or purchasing a home it is important for you to know how to identify aluminum wiring. Aluminum wiring can be a red flag for many electrical issues and will require intervention from a qualified electrical professional for repair. Aluminum wiring is a known cause for many electrical fires due to poor connections from years of use or even overheating . As a result…
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#1. MAKE THIS YEAR A YEAR TO IMPROVE MORE THAN YOU.Small changes over time can equal huge $avings and help the environment at the same time. Swap out a traditional light bulb with an LED every month. This small act will only cost you a few more dollars each pay period and the electricity savings will be noticeable by the end of the year.
To understand the difference between GFCI and AFCI one needs to understand the instance or application for each of these circuit interupters. And there is a drastic difference between GFCI and AFCI breakers. An AFCI, Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter, protects the circuitry of your home or business and are a relatively newer product. AFCI's are generally used in new construction and provide a higher level of protection than a standard circuit breaker by detecting and removing the
Do think you need to upgrade your circuit breaker box, ? Here are some things to be aware of so you can make an educated decision. If you think that you do need to overhaul your electrical system there are a few main components that need attention. The first thing to consider is upgrade your panel to bring more power from the utility company into your home. From there one could also identify if it's ….
