There’s something incredibly idyllic about a cabin, out in the woods, isolated from the rest of the world. A chance to get out on pristine lakes and go fishing, a chance to hike through the wilderness. Why this image is so beautiful, it’s hard to say – perhaps it’s the history of the Voyageur in […]
Category: Electrical Power
Electrical for Landlords
There’s a lot to love about being a landlord. You can leverage an asset you have for even more money; that’s a huge plus. You can provide stable housing for your neighbors or for newcomers to the community, creating a more stable, livable city; another big plus. You can build real connection with your tenants, […]
Modernizing Canada’s Aging Power Grid
In the 70s and 80s, there was a lot of investment into electrical infrastructure in Canada. New technologies were demanding higher electrical capacity in homes, and the growth of Canada’s large urban centres meant that demand was sure to remain high. The surge of investment into the grid was so monumental that supply actually ended […]
Commercial Lighting Tips
Whether you’re building a new commercial space or renovating an existing one, it’s important to consider how the space is going to be used, what you want to highlight and how people are going to get around. These considerations will inform the decisions that you make about lighting in your space, from where the lights […]
3 Old Electrical Systems You Need to Upgrade Right Away
Your home is your sanctuary, so safety should come first. Depending on when your home was built, you may have old electrical and wiring that needs to be upgraded, not just because it’s more energy efficient, but because it will make you and your family safer. Knob and Tube Wiring This is probably the most […]
What Causes Short Circuits in the Home?
We like to talk about electricity on this blog; that’s no surprise, given the services we offer! We’ve offered a number of technical articles explaining what exactly short circuits are, so we won’t go into too much detail here; basically, when a circuit becomes shorter, there’s more electricity passing through a smaller system, which causes […]