Handy Hints Blog

We are all wary of our ever-increasing energy bills and, with winter fast approaching, we can only expect the cooler season to add to the expense. Read the full article

Research and data, provided from all Australian Fire Services, shows us that during winter, there is a substantial increased risk of house fires, predominantly due to our higher usage of electrical appliances. Unfortunately, this then results in an increased mortality rate, due to house fires. With the winter season quickly approaching, it’s important to take extra precautions and be even more vigilant with fire safety. Read the full article

Looking for a way to light up a large area with low ongoing electrical costs? Maybe you thought that LED lights were great for lighting small areas but not for large areas outside. Well LED Lighting has come a long way and we know have very effective LED Flood Lights. Read the full article

The installation of sensor lights give the advantage of lighting that is automatically turned off or on, when you enter or leave an area. They can be conveniently adjusted to light levels and to time. If you have an area that receives a lot of natural light the artificial lighting will only be activated when the light drops below a predetermined level. Read the full article

Unsure when to call electricians Brisbane? You’re always better to be safe than sorry, call a Brisbane electrician for all and any electrical work. No electrical work should be done as a DIY; the most you’re allowed to do yourself is change a lightbulb! The outcome of a DIY job can be dangerous and life threatening; a house fire can be caused by an electrical fault. Read the full article

LED lighting is available for every application in the lighting market: residential, commercial; such as LED strip lighting Brisbane and street lighting. Furthermore, this energy efficient lighting will outperform its competition, fluorescent and halogen, on most tests. Read the full article

When looking at lighting your home, you may be considering all forms of lighting. Downlights have been around for at least 50 years; the first versions being quite crude; but they have since evolved into a stylish, sophisticated form of lighting. The low energy consumption, lifespan and size of the globe have continued to improve. Read the full article

We don’t recommend cook top installation as a DIY project! It’s not as easy as it may seem and requires specialised tools for correct and safe installation. With Fallon Services you can be assured your cooktop installation is done professionally, allowing enough room for ventilation and bench space, along with that, we perform a test to ensure the appliance is functioning correctly. Cook top installation is best left to the experts! Read the full article

Over a century after its discovery, the LED lighting industry is set to dominate the world market. LEDs (light emitting diodes), are a superior, energy efficient lighting with a longer lifespan than its rivals. To date, its main use has been domestic, but more recently with the use of LED strip lighting has seen this eco lighting in commercial applications such as under the counter and product displays. Read the full article

Every year Queensland residents feel the brunt of many summer storms, being storm ready is the only way to approach the coming season. By preparing correctly you can minimise the effects of these sometimes devastating storms. Read the full article