by Steve Hutchings | Jun 16, 2026 | electrical maintenance, energy efficiency
Many homeowners don’t think much about their electrical supply until they’re planning a renovation, installing an electric vehicle charger, adding solar battery storage, or experiencing electrical issues around the home. That’s often when terms like...
by Steve Hutchings | Apr 28, 2026 | energy efficiency
Winter in New South Wales often brings a noticeable rise in household energy consumption and subsequently, higher electricity bills. As temperatures drop, heaters work harder, electric blankets come out of storage, and older homes can struggle to retain warmth...
by Steve Hutchings | May 24, 2020 | electrical maintenance, energy efficiency
Many people ask how to stop climate change at home, or what the most practical ways to tackle climate change actually are on a household level. While global action matters, small improvements at home can reduce electricity use, cut costs, and lower emissions without...
by Steve Hutchings | May 21, 2020 | COVID-19, electrical maintenance, energy efficiency
With COVID-19 and more and more people working from home, the average Australian home is overwhelmed by electronics and, less pleasantly, all the chargers and cables that come with them. How can we power and charge our multiple devices on the go without the...
by Steve Hutchings | Feb 2, 2016 | energy efficiency
Well-designed lighting can do so much more than help us see in darkness at the flick of a switch. If you’re planning to undertake some renovations, keep in mind that using clever lighting design to upgrade your home’s light installation can help increase your...
by Steve Hutchings | Dec 4, 2015 | energy efficiency
The holiday season is almost here which means fun, family and social events galore. While we all love the good times the holidays bring, what we don’t love so much is the hefty burden it can put on our wallets! Between all the dinners and parties, gifts, decorations...