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The complete guide to your home's consumer unit

It's the most important box in your house and most people have never opened it. We break down what RCDs, RCBOs and MCBs actually do, how to tell if your board is dangerously out of date, and exactly what a modern 18th-Edition upgrade involves — including realistic costs and how long it takes.

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Do landlords legally need an EICR?

Since 2020, all private rentals in England need a valid EICR every 5 years. Here's the law, the penalties and what to expect.

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Home EV chargers: the 2026 buyer's guide

Tethered vs untethered, 7kW vs 22kW, smart tariffs and the grants still available — pick the right charger first time.

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5 signs your fuse board needs upgrading

Rewireable fuses, no RCD, a warm or buzzing board — five red flags that your consumer unit is overdue a replacement.

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Smart lighting that actually works

The difference between bulbs, switches and a properly wired-in system — and why hardwired scenes beat fiddly apps.

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PAT testing: what your business really needs

It's not legally mandatory — but it's the cheapest way to prove due diligence. Who needs it, how often, and what it costs.

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Planning the electrics for an extension

First-fix, second-fix, where the sockets go and when to call your electrician — get the sequencing right and save money.

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