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Sir Walter Grass – can it be the best buffalo in Europe

What’s Sir Walter turf? Sir Walter turf is really a form of buffalo grass that, with a few differences, has proven to provide a gentle, inviting and reduced maintenance lawn. Aussies have tried everything from importing forms of grass through the US to a disastrous experiment with the native kikuyu to get an attractive back […]

A Checklist for Buying Solar Panels

What can you expect when buying solar panels or asking a solar PV installer to evaluate your home for a solar system? How do you tell if the salesperson is being square with you or trying to pull a fast one? This checklist of things to do and watch out for can help you avoid […]

Underground Electrical Repairs Are Nothing For Electricians

When considering the appropriate wire size for a circuit, don’t forget to take the circuit length into consideration. Electrical wire, no matter what material it is made out of, has a certain resistance to it. With an increase in cable length, the resistance causes a voltage drop in the circuit. The solution is easy enough. […]

Electricians Know The Right Conduit For Your Electrical Repairs

Underground cable for running electrical power to a remote location can be installed at different depths, depending on the type of conduit and type of wire used. If you’re considering running a power line underground through your yard, you have four options. Your choice depends on how much power you want. It also depends on […]

Electrical Fixes With Homes Are Easy With Quality Electricians

There are four very common electrical problems: intermittent power, power surges, redundant wiring, and overloaded circuits. All these issues can cause electrical fires and need to be addressed and corrected as soon as possible. These issues are easy to identify and correct. Intermittent power is a symptom of a wiring problem. The cause of this […]