Child Proof Your Home: Outlets are Just the Beginning

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When most people think of childproofing their home, their minds jump to childproof outlets. The National Fire Protection Association stated that approximately 2,400 children suffer from shock and burns each year from electric outlets. However, childproof outlets are only the beginning to childproofing a home. Here’s some tips from Tamworth Electrician.   In the kitchen:  Install latches on all cabinet doors so your child wont be able to get to dangerous household products  Move potentially dangerous chemicals/products like medicine out of their reach.  We recommend putting these things on the top shelf. When using the stove, use the back burners and turn the pot handles away from the edge of the counter. Since there are lots of risks in this room, it is even a good idea to keep it gated to reduce the risk of your little on hurting themselves.  In your bathrooms: Install latches on all of your cabinets.  Install toilet locks to keep your toilet closed. Unplug hair dyers and curling irons.  Also when using these, keep them away from the edge of the counter where a child can grab them. Don’t forget to cover your electrical outlets as well! In the play area: Make sure that toys … Read More

How Much Does it Cost to Rewire a House?

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There are many different home improvement projects you can consider in an older property. One of the best options Tamworth Electrician suggests is to upgrade the wiring entirely. The wiring in newer homes is generally up-to-date. However, if you live in an older house with its original installations still intact, rewiring could be a massive improvement in regards to safety and functionality. So how much does it cost to rewire a house? Read on to find out more about the benefits and associated costs. Why Is Rewiring Your House Important? If you’ve recently purchased a property with unreliable electrical wiring or are carrying out renovations, you must consider upgrading your property’s wiring. This aspect of a house is generally overlooked as it’s not in sight. Unless an electrical problem arises, these features go relatively unnoticed. However, to prevent fires, electrical hazards, and shocks, you must ensure that your property’s wiring is up-to-date and in compliance with Australian standards. This is particularly true for older properties that have most likely only had minor electrical work done over the years. The wiring in such structures could be outdated, dangerous, and incorrectly installed. Plenty of older homes have a single circuit that powers outlets, and all … Read More