Going on vacation ideally involves leaving all your worries behind. No one wants to be worrying about things that can go wrong in their home while visiting somewhere new. And with the cost of taking a vacation often resulting in added stress, anything you can do to save money will ensure you can enjoy the most of your much-needed time … Read More
B.C. Government Making Electric Vehicle Chargers More Affordable
The world is changing. With global warming on the rise, people are taking charge of their role in fossil fuel emissions. From recycling and composting, to embracing alternative energy sources, it seems there’s always something more our society can be doing. In recent years, there’s been a huge shift in the market to increase our sustainability: the introduction of electric … Read More
5 Tips to Save Money with Your Lighting
Just like that daily stop at your local coffee shop, little electrical expenses can quickly add up. Before you know it, your hydro bill is higher than ever, and you’re stuck scratching your head trying to get to the root of it. While keeping a residential or commercial building lit comes at a cost, there are ways to minimize these … Read More
How to make your basement more energy efficient?
Whether you are building a new house or renovating an older home, making spaces more energy efficient have a great number of benefits. With basements especially, there is a positive chain reaction that occurs. The two most notable things about upgrading a basement’s energy efficiency are that it’s good for the environment and it’s good for the pocketbook. Here’s a … Read More
Thermostat Buying Guide
Even for those of you who held out until the very last moment to kick on the furnace as the fall chill started to creep in, it’s likely you’ve given in by now. Now that the heat is thawing your bones and the usual arguments over what the average temperature has recommenced, perhaps you’ve noticed it’s time to replace your … Read More
How To Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
It’s finally here, summertime has settled upon us all. The skies are blue, the ocean is calling, and the temperature is rising. And while there’s no complaining about summer weather, for many people, the heat can get a little tough to deal with after awhile. Other cities in the world, even in Canada, have air conditioning everywhere you go. However, … Read More
Electrical Safety Tips For Your Home
Every home has its quirks and interesting traits that give it character. Depending on the year it was built and the style in which it was designed, some things might seem a little strange, especially the older the house gets. One thing that has changed over time is the way the electrical system in a house has been designed and … Read More
What Is A Whole House Surge Protector
Sometimes the best measures to take are preventative ones, especially when it comes to electrical wiring in your home. We are talking specifically about protecting your home and devices from power surges. Many people are familiar with surge protectors that plug into an outlet to protect computers or electronic devices, but did you know that there are whole house surge … Read More
Summer Energy Saving Tips
Everyone loves saving and summer time in Vancouver is the perfect way to offset some of the costs of spending on energy in the winter. At BPM Electric, we’ve come up with some ideas on how you can save electricity in the summer to lower your bills and ease some of the strain on the system. Since the days are … Read More
Do You Have Enough Savings for Electrical Repairs?
Procrastination comes easy to many of us—it’s easy to put things off, and then put them off again, and then maybe put them off some more. Just ask my dentist. Often, home repairs fall victim to this, too, whether it’s a leaky faucet that you’ve learned to tolerate or a cupboard door that is a little off kilter, it’s quite … Read More
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