The Truth About Aluminum Wiring
Although aluminum wiring is still used today for larger cables, a majority of your home’s circuits are wired using copper conductors. That is unless your home was built between 1965 and 1975, also known as the “aluminum years” and coincidentally also the years that the Vietnam war was taking place and in full swing.
Knob and Tube Wiring; Is It Safe?
Knob and Tube wiring, also known as open wiring is probably the scariest thing most home owners fear in their home. Most home insurance companies will not even insure a home if there is Knob and Tube wiring and commonly ask for either a complete re-wire or an assessment on the condition of the
How To Fix Old Wiring
Repairing and upgrading the old electrical wiring in your Vancouver Home A recent study showed that the average income is actually 3 times lower than what is needed to purchase a single detached home in Vancouver. With this in mind, those lucky people that can afford to purchase a home are most likely looking at
Old Wiring And How it Affects Your Home Insurance
Electrical Wiring and Home Insurance in Vancouver Knob and Tube, Aluminum, 60 Amp Service and DIY Buying any home is a big step only a lucky few seem to be able to afford in Vancouver these days. Even fewer are lucky enough to purchase or build a new home, that leaves the majority of
Upgrading to LED: A Case Study
There is really only 1 real reason as to why everyone should be upgrading their light bulbs to LED’s…. SAVING MONEY! Yes, you are technically reducing your carbon footprint, helping reduce green house gas emissions and saving the planet…. But come on! You are putting money in your pocket every
Don’t Make This Mistake When Buying Your Home
I would like to start off by stating the obvious. For a majority of us, our home is the biggest purchase we ever make. It is absolutely, extremely important to have your potential home inspected by a reputable and trained professional! This is one of the most important things you
Hiring A Contractor In Vancouver
Hiring a contractor can be a very stressful process! Who do you call? How do you find the right one? How do you know who to trust? Should you pay for a quote? Should you go to a big box store? Should you hire your neighbors’ kid? We wonder about
Whats Happening With Google and Nest?
By now you have probably heard the rumors and gossip on social media about Google announcing the end of its “Works With Nest” integration and how the sky is falling in the smart home world! Before we go too deep, we just want to reassure you that everything will be ok…. Google
Ultimate Guide To Virtual Assistants
Smart Assistants are popping up everywhere in our homes now, and if you are looking to create the Ultimate Smart Home, then a virtual assistant is a MUST when bringing your connected home together. Nothing screams the future like walking into your house and being greeted by a friendly voice
Ultimate Guide To Smart Thermostats
With technology growing every day, and every aspect of our lives becoming integrated and smart, it is only natural to have our thermostats follow suit. The major reason to automate your heating and cooling systems in your home is to save energy and in turn save money. It just does
