When hiring an electrician, there are several things you should consider to ensure that you choose the right person for the job - from confirming licences and insurance to put your mind at ease, checking they're experienced at the type of work you need done, and have some solid social proof and quality references to back them up, to having good communication and work ethic, and fair quotes that give you heaps of value.

Ah, Summer in Australia. A time for firing up the barbecue, zinc-ing up your nose, melting your thongs on the side of the road, and cranking the AC to turn the house into a giant freezer box… There’s still plenty you can do to keep the mercury (and your electricity bill) from rising. Here are some green ways to keep your home cool for Summer.