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Ceiling Fans - The cost effective cooling alternative

Published: April 03, 2018

Installing ceiling fans in your home this summer is an energy and environment-friendly choice. Ceiling fans use much less energy to run than even the most power friendly air conditioner. Modern ceiling fans run for as little as one to two cents per hour, providing potential savings of hundreds of......

Caution when buying Electrical Goods online

Published: April 03, 2018

Many of these products appear “to be the real deal”, however are often manufactured with cheap materials and no regard to our strong Australian safety requirements or star ratings. There is an increasing concern regarding the number of electrical products that are sold, that do not co......

Carbon Tax Australia - Household Costs

Published: April 03, 2018

Much of the effect of the Australian Carbon Tax is yet to be felt by homes and business across Australia. However some immediate ramifications are already known. Electricity will increase in price (between 2% to 19%), having far reaching effects through every facet of our lives. Refrigerati......

Can down lights be a fire hazard?

Published: April 03, 2018

When looking at lighting your home, you may be considering all forms of lighting. Downlights have been around for at least 50 years; the first versions being quite crude; but they have since evolved into a stylish, sophisticated form of lighting. The low energy consumption, lifespan and size of t......

Bring your Timber Deck Back to Life

Published: April 03, 2018

The weather is getting warmer here in Queensland, which means we're all starting to enjoy more time in our outdoor areas. Your deck may need some TLC after being neglected over winter. Here are some tips to have your deck ready for the next few months of BBQs! Any deck can be given new life but i......

Australia needs to be more energy efficient

Published: April 03, 2018

Recent research indicates that Australia could add $26 billion to the economy by 2030 by increasing energy efficiency by just 1 per cent. The research, undertaken by Vivid Economics, says Australia is falling behind other countries losing tens of billions through poor investment in energy effic......

Are you Taking Advantage of NEW Higher Internet Speeds?

Published: April 03, 2018

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is being gradually rolled out across Australia, is offering higher speeds than currently available in most places. Do you want to get a connection? When will your suburb or new estate have the new NBN infrastructure installed and switched on? NEW Fastest Wirel......

Are you ready for Queensland's storm season?

Published: April 03, 2018

Every year Queensland residents feel the brunt of many summer storms, being storm-ready is the only way to approach the coming season. By preparing correctly you can minimise the effects of these sometimes devastating storms. Electrical safety is paramount in a storm or flood situation. Electrica......

Are you on the digital Cliff?

Published: April 03, 2018

Confused about Digital TV With the switch to digital TV imminent, there are a lot of people feeling confused about whether they need to get a new antenna to receive the digital signal. Because of the nature of digital TV, the reception does not gradually fade like analogue TV depending on distanc......