DIY vs. Hiring a Professional: Knowing When to Call in the Experts

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DIY vs. Hiring a Professional: Knowing When to Call in the Experts

In today's age of endless online tutorials, YouTube videos, and Pinterest inspiration, the allure of DIY projects is stronger than ever. While the idea of becoming a jack-of-all-trades may sound appealing, it's essential to recognize when a project warrants the expertise of a seasoned professional. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of both DIY and professional services, offering valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your home improvement endeavours.

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Power Outages: The Inconvenience You Can't Ignore and the Generator Solution

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Power Outages: The Inconvenience You Can't Ignore and the Generator Solution

Imagine you're in the middle of preparing a delicious dinner for your family, and suddenly, without warning, the lights flicker and everything goes dark. Frustrated, you fumble around in the darkness, trying to find your way to the circuit breaker. Power outages can strike at any moment, leaving us feeling inconvenienced and helpless. We will talk about what causes power outages and what you can do to minimize your risk and inconvenience.

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Reasons Why Your Circuit Breakers Might Be Tripping and What You Should Do About It

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Reasons Why Your Circuit Breakers Might Be Tripping and What You Should Do About It

You're finally sitting and relaxing, enjoying that movie you've been looking forward to all night. Your daughter is upstairs getting ready to go out, and she turns the hair dryer on. Boom! The breaker trips, and the power is out in your living room and part of the second floor. Sure, you can go and reset the breaker every time it trips, but maybe it's time to figure out why it keeps tripping and what you should do about it. In this post, we'll talk about electrical safety and let you know why your breaker might be tripping and how to fix it.

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How to Protect Your Home Against 5 Common Causes of Fire

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How to Protect Your Home Against 5 Common Causes of Fire

This is a topic that is near to my heart. In 2005, my house was gutted by fire, and I lost everything. There are so many common causes of fire that we are unaware of. That's why reading this post might just save the lives of you and your family. I'm going to talk about the five most common causes of fire and what you can do to protect your home against them.

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A Guide to Ontario Electrical Code and Your Home

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A Guide to Ontario Electrical Code and Your Home

We go into many homes to do home inspections, renovations, and repairs. We seldom leave those homes without finding at least one or two electrical safety code violations. More often than not, we see a lot more than two! Some of the violations are minor, but others are serious enough that they could cause a fire. This post discusses the most common electrical code violations that might exist in your home and tells you how to go about ensuring the safety of your family.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Labelling Your Electrical Panel

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Labelling Your Electrical Panel

Labelling our electrical panels is not a job we think about doing. Most of us don’t even realize that we should be doing it or even know how to do it properly! However, this is an important job for any homeowner and should be a priority. We provide you with a step-by-step guide to labelling your electrical panel, along with all of the relevant details you need to know about your electrical system.

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