How many plug sockets should a modern home have? This guide covers what BS 7671 recommends room by room, why older homes were built with far too few, and the real fire risk of relying on extension leads.
Lights flickering in your home? This guide covers the most common causes, from loose bulbs and dimmer incompatibility to loose wiring and serious electrical faults, and when to call an electrician.
Is it safe to use extension leads permanently? This guide covers the real risks of overloading, coiled reels, cable ratings, outdoor use, and why a fixed socket is always the safer answer.
Wondering whether to upgrade your old fuse box? This guide covers the history of consumer unit safety, how modern boards compare, and when an upgrade is needed or legally required.
Confused by the difference between a fuse box and a consumer unit? This plain-English guide explains what each one is, what’s inside them, and why the terminology matters.
Wondering if you can sell or rent your property without an EICR? The rules are very different depending on whether you’re a landlord or a homeowner selling up. Here’s what you need to know.
Fuse box keeps tripping? This guide explains the most common causes, from faulty appliances to water ingress and wiring faults, and when you need to call a qualified electrician.
Wondering how often you need an EICR? This guide explains the rules for homeowners, landlords and businesses across the UK including the latest 2026 legal requirements.
Not sure what an EICR is or whether you actually need one? This plain-English guide explains exactly what an Electrical Installation Condition Report covers, who needs one and why it matters.
Wondering what an electrician actually checks during an EICR? This guide walks you through every stage of an electrical safety inspection, from arrival to report, in plain English.
