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This week is an important week as it is Carbon Monoxide awareness week. The public safety initiative has been organised by the Commission for Energy Regulation and it is supported by governing and public bodies throughout the energy sector. The initiative is aimed to promote awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide such as poisoning and to Read more...

When upgrading your bathroom or installing a new bathroom for your new home many people find it difficult to choose an extractor fan, the most common reason is not understanding what they actually do. There are two types of bathroom extractor fans these are axial fans and centrifugal fans. Axial extractor fans are the most Read more...

Fire Safety for Landlords: How to Choose the Right Smoke Alarm Fire safety isn’t a box-ticking exercise; it’s a legal and moral priority for every landlord. The latest data from Electrical Safety First shows domestic fires in rented homes are on the rise, yet many properties still rely on outdated alarms. A modern, correctly placed detector Read more...

Electrical safety first have announced that a third of properties were failing to meet basic standards and an excess of one million electrical problems were reported last year.  As a result of raising these problems many people were evicted from their homes. Electrical safety first said there is no legal requirement for landlords to ensure Read more...

Carbon-Monoxide Safety at Home: 5 Essential Steps Every Family Should Know Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the “silent killer” for a reason: the gas is colourless, odourless, and can overwhelm you before you realise anything is wrong. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 400 people in the United States die Read more...

Every day when you turn on the news not a day goes by without the report of a burglary or break in at either a home or business. According to reports there has been a 4% increase in domestic burglaries which is worrying as you expect your home to be safe and secure at all times. There are many different things you can do to keep your mind at ease Read more...

Your belongings mean a lot to you such as your phone, camera, laptop, etc. but a burglar, just sees your belongings as a quick way to make money. Burglaries happen at any time of the day but they are more common at night as the darkness helps conceal their identity if they are spotted. The best way to prevent burglaries is through security Read more...

Electrical items along with battery powered items are being removed from passenger hand luggage at UK airports as fears grow of a possible terror attack according to several reports. Security is being stepped up after a warning from US intelligence agencies of a "specific threat" tonight. The United States Embassy in Uganda issued an urgent email Read more...

As everyone is well aware electricity and water do not mix however in Stockholm they have come up with the idea of an electric ferry! The electric ferry promises to be silent along with producing low emissions with a unique charging system. The ship is known as Movitz, a 75 foot long ferry that can carry one hundred passengers and it is currently Read more...

After many years of consumers wondering whether or not flexible displays would ever be possible, it has been achieved by Samsung and LG within a few months of each other. The two companies decided to showcase these flexible televisions in the national Consumer Electronics Show. At the small end were bendable displays in the 6-inch (152mm) LG G Read more...