Light it Up in Surrey

Light it Up in Surrey

The Lower Mainland is a waaay different now from when I was growing up in Vancouver a half-century ago. Happily, you almost never hear jokes anymore about that weird, ragtag suburb on the other side of those distant bridges. I bet no one’s Vancouver boyfriend assures...
For Safety’s Sake: Room-by-Room Electrical Code Requirements

For Safety’s Sake: Room-by-Room Electrical Code Requirements

Your call to an electrician could be for any of a multitude of reasons. People contact electrical contractors for everything from wiring installation in newly constructed or newly-renovated homes and buildings, to the installation of new ceiling fans, to home security...
Has Aluminum Wiring Made Your Home a Safety Hazard?

Has Aluminum Wiring Made Your Home a Safety Hazard?

In North America, aluminum wire was used for wiring entire houses for a short time from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, when copper prices in that period were high. Thousands of homes in Greater Vancouver are still using aluminum wiring. Unfortunately, there are safety...