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Like all things, over time wiring and the shielding that surrounds it tends to deteriorate. See how this affects the safety and performance of...

Power points might not be the most exciting part of a renovation, but get them wrong and you’ll quickly notice, especially when you’re struggling to plug in your vacuum, or running extension cords across the kitchen. Whether you’re renovating a single room or your entire home, planning the height and location of your power outlets is essential for safety, compliance, and day-to-day convenience.

Fuses, circuit breakers and safety switches all offer very different levels of protection and safety. See how they differ, and find out how to...

Installation work? Maintenance work? Need something replaced or upgraded? Find out what kinds of work electricians do, and when you need to call one.     Electrical...

Small considerations can make a very big difference when it comes to how energy efficient your electrical systems are. Find out what you can...

In older houses, switchboxes, fuses and cabling were often designed to handle less current than many of us use today. Find out how to...

Find out how to decide where electrical outlets should be positioned, and what sort of factors will influence both how many you need and...

What sort of things are likely to affect the performance of your home's electrical systems? What will voltage variations do to your appliances and wiring...

Energy management dashboards or systems can be used in conjunction with smart meters to help monitor and regulate how electricity is used in your...

While smaller appliances can be casually plugged in where they fit and moved around, larger 'roughed in' appliances like ovens will often need to...