Category: Upgrades

How high to hang pendant lights over islands, tables and in living rooms, spacing tips, ceiling support, dimming and why installation needs an electrician.

How granny flats get power in NSW: sub-mains from the house vs a separate meter, load checks, who does what, and where a Level 2 provider comes in.

Why an extension lead isn’t a solution, how power gets to a shed, garage or backyard studio, sub-boards, cable routes and the cost factors.

Plan the electrical side of a shop, cafe or office fit-out: lease and landlord checks, switchboard capacity, lighting, data, emergency lighting and timing.

Why wired ethernet still beats Wi-Fi for some rooms, Cat6 vs Cat6A, where to run cables in brick terraces, and why it needs a registered cabler.

Smart switches vs smart bulbs, neutrals at switches, hubs and protocols, data cabling and what to pre-wire in a renovation for a reliable smart home.

Battery vs wired video doorbells, intercoms for terraces and apartments, power and Wi-Fi needs, privacy rules, and which parts need a professional.

How home alarm systems work, wired vs wireless, self-monitoring vs back-to-base, cost factors, and the NSW security licence installers must hold.

Plan home security cameras that actually help: wired vs Wi-Fi, PoE, camera placement on terraces, NSW privacy rules and the licence installers need.

What your switchboard needs before solar panels or a home battery: space, protection, backup circuits, and the current federal battery discount.