The Raspberry Pi is an amazing mini computer that anyone can play with! The number of Raspberry Pi projects you can do is staggering, ranging from a classic game emulator to semi-autonomous robots! If you have an imagination, the Raspberry Pi can help you bring it to life. With so many projects to choose from [...]
Imagine waking up and telling your Wi-Fi-connected speaker to turn on the lights and put your favorite news show on. It's not the Jetsons - it's the smart-home reality where the future is now! From increased energy efficiency to better security, home automation systems make life easier. The latest statistics show over 40 million homes have smart speakers. [...]
Incomplete electrical installations are more common than you think. As a result, there are more than 30,000 accidents a year involving electric shocks. Thankfully, the vast majority aren't fatal. These electrical installation mistakes can lead to thousands of dollars in damage if you’re not careful. It’s important to know how to avoid them and make sure [...]
Did you know that home electrical problems caused 51000 fires last year? Electrical problems can be dangerous, to say the least. If you are experiencing electrical problems you know that you will need to call in a professional to deal with them. However, not all electricians have the right amount of skills to carry out [...]
Most electricians work 40 hours a week, meaning they're often heavily booked every day. This leaves some to take on their installation duties themselves whenever there's an electrical problem. But should you do your own electrical installations? What should you know about DIY electrical installations before you take them on? That's what we're here to [...]
With inflation consistently putting more pressure on home budgets, it's more important than ever before to find ways to save money. One easy way to do so is by reducing your energy bill. Research shows that you can save up to 30% on your bills by adopting green alternatives. These are the leading ways to make your [...]
Are you sick of having a dark and unwelcoming building at night? If so, it's time to light up the night with exterior LED lighting! Recently, LED lighting has burst into life. In 2021, around 50 percent of the buildings sector lighting market used them. And that number is predicted to grow in the upcoming years. [...]
Did you know that the average home receives between 100 and 200 amps of electricity from the electrical company? While you might think this means that electricity is available to you on-demand in whatever quantity you need, you'd be wrong. Any homeowner who has had their circuit breakers trip knows that you must be careful with how [...]
Do you live in an older home? If you do, you should schedule an electrical inspection to ensure the wiring is up-to-code. Houses built between 1965 and 1972, for instance, used aluminum in their wiring systems. Unfortunately, aluminum can overheat, potentially causing fires. If your home is even older, you might have knob and tube [...]
If you ever watched The Jetsons growing up, you probably found yourself jealous of them. Wouldn't it be nice to have a house you could control with the press of a button? However, in 2022, The Jetsons is closer to reality than ever! Smart home technology can bring a futuristic feeling to any home. Moreover, it can bring convenience as [...]
