Once you’ve made the decision to swap to a solar power system, homeowners are usually faced with another hurdle: do you opt for an off grid or on grid system? In the past five years, the proportion of Australia’s electricity generated from renewable energy such as solar power has almost doubled, increasing from 16.9% in […]
Are you one of the thousands of Australians facing skyrocketing electricity bills? To help curb your power consumption, a smart meter could be the answer. Most of us have a range of visitors to our properties that rarely receive an invite, but are there as a part of their jobs: think along the lines of […]
You may be familiar with standards for building codes and fire alarms, but did you know that there are also rules for emergency light testing in Queensland? In the unfortunate event of a fire or another type of emergency, the first thing that’s often affected in such an event is a building’s main power supply. […]
With a growing number of Queensland business owners replacing their old and dated fluorescent systems, commercial LED panel lights are soaring in popularity. You probably see forms of LED lighting every day, without even realising it. Indoor LEDs encompass modular instruments, task lighting, trunking systems, as well as ceiling and wall luminaires. As for outdoor […]
With their predecessors slowly being phased out, energy efficient light bulbs are illuminating the future – but how do they help homeowners save on power? Incandescent light bulbs with a filament inside were once present in every Australian household, but recent years have seen us swap to a more viable alternative. While the original incandescent […]
In an era when we’re more cautious than ever about the things that we inhale, using air purifiers at home and in the office is a trend on the rise. Indoor air quality is one of the major concerns that many businesses, schools, hotels and clinics face, as it directly affects the health, wellbeing and […]
Is there anything more frustrating than a slow home internet connection? To ensure your Netflix stream stays glitch free, try these tips to speed things up. Whether we like it or not, the way we work, eat, and play has transformed significantly in the last ten to twenty years. In 1992, mobile phones were running […]
If you’re in the market for a new internet contract but are wondering whether ADSL vs NBN is right for you, it’s important to understand how they differ. Imagine this: it’s 1992. The earliest mobile phones were running on 2G, Disney had gifted the world with ‘Aladdin’, Windows 3.1 had just been released, and there […]
Without a decent app to oversee the operations, smart home automation can easily feel like more trouble than it’s worth – so what are your options? Thanks to significant advancements in technology, just about all of our electronic devices have powered ahead in terms of what they can do – and home automation is no […]
Although taking the time to choose a ceiling fan blade isn’t a high priority for renovators or those building a new home, it’s important to know your options. Did you know that heating and cooling clocks up a whopping 40% of a household’s annual electricity bill? As such, if you’re prone to relying a little […]