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  • Smart homes can be better equipped for increased security

How can smart-home technology increase your home’s security?

Smart homes can be better equipped for increased security Picture this: you’re at work, the kids are at school, and you suddenly get the horrible feeling that you forgot to lock the door to the house. Your heart sinks. You’ve got an important [...]

  • Always choose professional decorators

How professional painting and decorating can transform your home

Always choose professional decorators There’s no better feeling than coming back home to a beautifully decorated house. The design of your home’s interior is truly personal, and reflects both the character of the property and your own aesthetic style. Painting and decorating can [...]

  • Consider the lighting options available to you

Lighting ideas for your new extension

Consider the lighting options available to you During the day, there’s nothing better than enjoying the natural light that floods into your extension through large windows, making it look bright, airy and homely. When the sunlight begins to fade, keeping your extension looking [...]

  • You can let your electrician handle your renovation project

The benefit of using one company to renovate your home

You can let your electrician handle your renovation project Renovating your home is hugely exciting, but can get rather complicated – especially when you’re trying to juggle multiple different contractors. Even the most experienced homeowner can fall into difficulty when attempting to manage [...]

  • Add drama with exterior lighting

Using outdoor lighting effectively

Add drama with exterior lighting Whether you want to enhance the appearance of your property or just add an extra level of security, outdoor lighting is a valuable feature of any home. Simple to install and easy to maintain, well-placed garden lights are [...]

  • Relax knowing your electrics are safe

Upgrading your electrics – what every homeowner should know

Relax knowing your electrics are safe Keeping your electrics in working order is essential if you want your home to function safely and smoothly. Upgrading your electrics can save you time, money and effort in the future, as you’re less likely to experience [...]

  • You can create a smart home without breaking the bank

Creating a smart home is cheaper than you think

You can create a smart home without breaking the bank Creating a futuristic home that can respond to your needs, even when you are not there, is not as expensive and complicated as it sounds. In a matter of years, consumers have seen [...]

  • Check the electrics in older houses

Electrical Safety in Old Properties

Check the electrics in older houses No matter how old your property is, there’s no guarantee that it’s safe. We’ve certainly seen new build homes that leave something to be desired when it comes to the electrical system. But the older a property [...]

  • Using light as art in your home

Using Light as Art in a Home

Using light as art in your home The lighting in your home is a critical consideration when setting the mood and ensuring comfort. After all, we’ve all struggled with rooms that are dimly or inappropriately lit. But in addition to providing a functional [...]

  • Make sure your electrics can cope with your new kitchen

Upgrading Your Kitchen? You May Need a New Consumer Unit

Make sure your electrics can cope with your new kitchen When it comes to domestic electrical systems, the kitchen and bathroom are special cases. These two rooms are the most complex in your entire home. For one thing, the bathroom contains both electricity [...]

  • Checking old wiring is essential to ensure safety

10 Tips for Rewiring an Old House

Checking old wiring is essential to ensure safety The wiring in older properties should always be your number one priority, particularly if you’ve just bought the property and you’re planning a moving date. Old wiring can cause fires, and create nasty electric shocks. [...]

  • Correct lighting in your home is essential

Lighting in a Mezzanine Space

Correct lighting in your home is essential Lighting can make a huge difference to the way we perceive our homes. A room that is lit correctly will offer task lighting in the right places, and a warm glow in areas where we want [...]

  • Office lighting installation in London

Office Lighting in London

Office lighting installation in London If you want your staff to be productive and healthy – and naturally, every employer does – then you need to provide a safe environment that’s comfortable and pleasing. Your staff probably spend a huge amount of time [...]

  • Planning a house rewire to minimise mess

Is Rewiring a House Messy?

Planning a house rewire to minimise mess When a new customer contacts us about rewiring their home, we can sense an air of trepidation. They have visions of their home being ripped apart from within, leaving expensive damage and a whole lot of [...]

  • Is your home lighting adequate in London

Is Your Home Lighting Adequate?

Is your home lighting adequate in London Lighting a domestic property is something of a fine art. There are many interior designers who specialise in the precise placement of lights. When you think about the myriad bulbs and fittings on offer, it’s easy [...]