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Pendants, wall lights and a chandelier in Tamarama

Pendants, wall lights and a chandelier in Tamarama

Brián Patten
Published on: 09/11/2026

Kitchen globe pendants, bedside wall sconces, a pendant under a ceiling rose and a cone chandelier through a Tamarama home by Claudia Lambert Interiors.

Kitchen island pendants in Greenwich

Kitchen island pendants in Greenwich

Brián Patten
Published on: 09/11/2026

Glass pendant lights over a stone kitchen island in Greenwich, for a Melissa Heath Interiors renovation. Before and after photos of the kitchen.

Lighting and power for a renovation in Pagewood

Lighting and power for a renovation in Pagewood

Brián Patten
Published on: 09/11/2026

Pendants over the kitchen island and dining table, power in the island bench, lighting and bathroom exhaust fans for a Pagewood renovation.

Do I need a switchboard upgrade? When an old fuse board can stay

Do I need a switchboard upgrade? When an old fuse board can stay

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Ceramic fuses, missing safety switches, a board that buzzes or trips: the signs it needs work, what NSW rules say, and when an old fuse board can stay.

Which home EV charger should I buy?

Which home EV charger should I buy?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Work it out from your car, your house and your solar, then compare the Tesla Wall Connector, zappi, Evnex E2 and Fronius Wattpilot Flex, side by side.

What changes the cost of installing an EV charger?

What changes the cost of installing an EV charger?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

The charger, the cable run, your switchboard and your supply. What moves the price of an install, what a good quote should show, and where rebates stand.

Single-phase or three-phase: which do you need for an EV charger?

Single-phase or three-phase: which do you need for an EV charger?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

About 7 kW runs on single-phase, and most homes have it. 11 kW and 22 kW need three-phase and a car that can take it. How to check both before you spend.

Do I need a wall charger, or will a power point do?

Do I need a wall charger, or will a power point do?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

A power point can suit many drivers, if it's sound and on its own circuit. How far each option gets you overnight, and when a wall charger is worth it.

Why are my lights flickering?

Why are my lights flickering?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

One light, a room or the whole house? What each points to, including LED downlights and dimmers, what you can try, and when to call Ausgrid or an electrician.

Why does my safety switch keep tripping?

Why does my safety switch keep tripping?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Often an appliance, sometimes the wiring. A safe way to tell them apart, when to stop and call an electrician, and what to do after a shock or tingle.

Why is my smoke alarm beeping, and does it need replacing?

Why is my smoke alarm beeping, and does it need replacing?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

A beep every minute usually means a flat battery. If it keeps going, or the alarm is over 10 years old, replace it. And NSW rules on hardwired alarms.

Will a dehumidifier under the house fix the damp?

Will a dehumidifier under the house fix the damp?

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

A dehumidifier works in a closed room. Under a house with open vents it struggles to keep up. Why that is, when one does make sense, and what else to try.

How to prevent mould on your bathroom ceiling

How to prevent mould on your bathroom ceiling

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Bathroom ceiling mould comes from steam with nowhere to go. How to clean it, test your exhaust fan, and check the damp air is really leaving the house.

How to reduce humidity in your house

How to reduce humidity in your house

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Measure it, then deal with the sources: showers, cooking, drying clothes, leaks and damp under the floor. What to try yourself, and when to get help.

How to stop mildew coming back in your home

How to stop mildew coming back in your home

Brián Patten
Published on: 07/11/2026

Clean mildew and mould safely, then find the moisture feeding it. What to try yourself first, and the signs the damp is coming from under your floor.

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