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One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to a homeowner is an electrical black-out, or even a brown-out where the current is reduced to below the minimum requirements for the grid. Both occur when there is a failure in an important part of the electric power grid and brown-outs usually...

Very few people think about alternative sources of energy until electricity and oil prices begin to go through the roof. And in Canada this has only been happening during the past few years, or since the world price of oil topped $50 US. In 2005 the price of fuel oil sent homeowners scrambling to...

If every cloud has a silver lining then one sparkling item has definitely come from the high cost of energy for heating and lighting a home. This is that homeowners are finally realizing that many of the older homes, and some newer ones, do not have adequate protection against the cold winters in...

To work in many areas of the building and renovation contractors in Ontario there are Ontario trade license requirements specific to the province. Each province in Canada has its own licensing requirements for specific areas of building and other trade services. A specific construction license is...

Before you hire a contractor to complete electrical work in your home or business, you’ll need to do a bit of investigation, planning and interviewing. You’ll want to get an idea of what the project really involves and consider a number of contractors before deciding on which electrician...

Your home is full of electrical projects both big and small. With more and more technology in our homes the need for electricity and electrical upgrades keeps climbing. But these projects require careful planning, good safety practices and the ability to work within your existing system. 1) Know...