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Generator Inlets For Home Back Up Power
A Generator Inlet Makes Home Back Up Power Easy And Safe Connecting a portable generator to power your home during a blackout requires some preparation. You could just throw a cord in through a...
Christmas Lights Survival Guide
The Unexpected Dangers Of Christmas Lights It seems that every year the bar is raised higher and higher in the neighbourhood Christmas lights competition. Displays are bigger and brighter, with more...
Your NBN Connection – What To Expect
NBN Questions Answered Many homes in Launceston have already been connected to the NBN and are now enjoying the benefits of broadband internet. If you haven't been connected yet, what should you...
Cold Tassie Winter Leads To Flooded Ceilings
Frozen Pipes Cause Big Trouble For Home Owners The cold winter of 2015 has seen a larger than usual number of homes flooded by frozen water pipes. With temperatures falling well below zero, water...
Changing To Gas Hot Water
How Easy Is It To Change From Electric To Gas Hot Water? Hot water accounts for up to 30% of the average household power bill, so it's a major cost for most people. With an electric storage cylinder...
Dumbest Place To Install A Light Fitting
Poor Design Leads To Big Repair Bills The photograph above shows a pretty dubious set up for installing a light fitting in the ceiling at the top of a stairwell. While the initial installation is...
Isle Of Man – Electric Motorcycle Sets New Lap Record
John McGuiness Rides 192 km/h Average Speed Lap The Isle of Man track is 37 miles per lap, through villages, narrow country lanes and over hump-backed bridges. It's hard to see anywhere you could...