Maintenance
Working with electricity
Ever had an electric shock? Not sure what you should and shouldn't be working on in your home? Find out what you should handle in terms of your home's electrical systems.
Electrical maintenance
Find out how to safely maintain your home's electrical systems, and what to do if there's an electrical emergency in your house.
What to do when plugs are arcing or sparking
It's not normal - or safe - for your plugs to arc or spark. Find out why this happens, and what you need to do when you notice that your plugs are arcing or sparking.
How to use your switchboard / switch box
Not sure about how your switchboard works? Have the lights or appliances gone out only in one part of the house? Find out how to use your safety switches, circuit breakers or fuses.
What to do in an electrical emergency
Electricity can be very dangerous when things go wrong. Find out what you should do when you have an emergency that involves electricity.
10 tips to reduce your power usage
Learn the secrets to cutting your bills and improving your energy efficiency. Cutting electricity use is a great way to save both money and the environment.
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Electrical maintenance
Find out how to safely maintain your home's electrical systems, and what to do if there's an electrical emergency in your house.
How to connect banana plugs
There are many ways to connect your receiver to your speakers, but banan plugs are seen as a preferred option. Find out how to connect them.
Solar cooling
Solar cooling uses the sun's heat in one of several ways in order to improve airflow and help to draw heat out of the house.