Whether we’re putting together plans for the electrical components of our new house or updating the electrical system on an old one, one of the things we think about are the switches and whether or not we want the ability to dim the bulbs in a particular room or rooms...

When should you replace your lights? Seems like a silly question, eh? After all, who replaces their light bulbs while they’re still burning or their light fixtures while they still function properly? But do you ever feel as if your light bulbs just aren’t burning as...

If you own an electric vehicle, you’ve probably experienced what owners are calling “range anxiety”; that is, worries about the inability to find a place to charge your vehicle in order to complete your trip. While the number of electric vehicle owners in Canada is...

Most of us take electricity for granted. We walk into a room, flick a switch, and – ta-da! – we have lights. We turn a nob on our electric stove and the burner comes to life. Thank you, electricity! We walk into a factory and start up the machinery. It works…all...

DIY enthusiasts are known to scour the web, getting ideas for their next project, a home fix or a needed repair. Generally, DYI'ers search for any odd job to do around their condo or home, sometimes in an attempt to feel a sort of accomplishment, and other times to...

Do you know the panic you feel when the light flickers or, heaven forbid, the power goes out? Your evening plans, be it the dinner you are preparing or the work-from-home day you have scheduled, flash before your eyes. Our reliance on electricity is undoubtable, which...