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The Dangers of Old Cabling
Time comes for everything, especially your home. Paint starts to chip, window hinges start to squeak, and lighting needs replacing. But there are some things in your home that
What To Do About Green Goo
Words like ‘goo’ or ‘oozing’ are not words you want to describe anything in your home or property, especially when you’re talking about electrical work. If you happen to
What Not to Do with Your Christmas Lights This Year
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Why You Should use Certified Electricians for Your Healthy Homes Standards Compliance Work
The Healthy Homes Standards have been created to improve the quality of rental properties, making them healthier and safer for tenants, and making it easier for them to keep
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Summer is just around the corner and for many of us that means getting outdoors, firing up the BBQ and spending quality time with friends and family. Want to
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Transport plays a major role as part of New Zealand’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The aim is that by 2030, 50% of monthly vehicle
Dealing with electrical issues after a flood or storm
Dealing with electrical issues after a flood or storm can be a complex and dangerous task that requires the help of a professional electrician. However, there are several steps
Property on fire
There’s a certain time of year, for every property manager when a thorough inspection helps keep them in the good books with the property owner. We want to put
Avoid black mould, service your heat pump
Yay, winter is coming to an end! You’ve been smashing your heat pump over winter, but if you haven’t serviced your heat pump lately, chances are you could be
Merry Christmas tips from No Shock.
We have a pre-Christmas checklist for you to ensure your Christmas goes as smoothly and summerly as possible. We do have some of the team hanging around Auckland and
Property Managers – when it’s not worth it
Don’t get us wrong, this wee piece of writing is not about why you should or shouldn’t have a property manager. In our opinion, they are worth their weight
It seems that size does matter after all.
Just ask Shamus – many homeowners and investors thought they could get away with smaller sizes. Turns out a small one must constantly do its job to meet the
Sick of flicking the switch on your fusebox?
It’s the perfect setup for a cold winter’s night. The dryer is sorting out the clothes, the TV is entertaining the kids, the heater is warming up the house,
Buzzing lights – what does that mean?
While all lightbulbs can make that distracting sound, especially when dimmed, it’s more common when using LED lightbulbs. That humming or buzzing sound generally indicates that the lights are
Cost-Effective Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption in Commercial Spaces
Reducing energy consumption is vital to the efficient running of your commercial business from a financial standpoint. It’s also a great way to be a responsible member of your
What is a ‘healthy home’ standard?
The healthy homes standards aim to close the quality gap between rental properties and owner-occupied homes, so the nearly 600,000 households that rent in New Zealand have warmer, dryer
Architectural designs and electrical layouts need to cooperate
Things should be planned at the design stage There was a time when most homes were built with one ceiling light and one powerpoint to a room – perhaps two…
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Undertaking a residential building project of any scale always comes with an abundance of challenges.However, you can take measures to ensure that you are avoiding any costly pitfalls or
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Since the start of the pandemic, the assurance that businesses can run uninterrupted has become more essential than ever. Whether you manage one or twenty commercial properties, having a
4 Signs You Need a New Electrician for a Rental Property
When a tenant alerts a property manager to a problem, it’s the property manager's responsibility to act. However, every property manager needs a team of reliable tradesmen behind them. Even…
The Dangers of DIY Electrical Work
All of us have tried a little home DIY. Sometimes it even works. Tightening a leaky pipe, trying to fix that funny noise your car keeps making, or maybe
Preventative Maintenance
The best way to deal with a problem is to prevent it from happening. This is precisely the purpose of preventative maintenance. An important service for any residential home
The Dangers of Old Cabling
Time comes for everything, especially your home. Paint starts to chip, window hinges start to squeak, and lighting needs replacing. But there are some things in your home that
What To Do About Green Goo
Words like ‘goo’ or ‘oozing’ are not words you want to describe anything in your home or property, especially when you’re talking about electrical work. If you happen to
What Not to Do with Your Christmas Lights This Year
Everyone knows the struggles, the perils, and frustrations that come with the annual untangling of Christmas lights. It’s a job no one is excited about, but always necessary when
Why You Should use Certified Electricians for Your Healthy Homes Standards Compliance Work
The Healthy Homes Standards have been created to improve the quality of rental properties, making them healthier and safer for tenants, and making it easier for them to keep
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