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      Copper House by OM architecture

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      Transformation of an old tyre shop into two beautifully designed maisonettes

      Transformation of an old tyre shop into two beautifully designed maisonettes

      Inspiring industrial brick apartment designed by Design + Diplomacy in Melbourne

      Inspiring industrial brick apartment designed by Design + Diplomacy in Melbourne

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      Bunker Industrial Apartment in Hamburg by Thomas Schacht

      Bunker Industrial Apartment in Hamburg by Thomas Schacht

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      Concept that provide a youthful, social and do-it-yourself no frills accommodation for independent travelers

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      New type of hotel situated near Tokyo Sky Tree in the dense urban district of Oshiage

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      Off-the-grid cabin set in middle of an island’s rainforest only accessible by foot

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      Weekend cabin intentionally subdued in color and texture, allowing the lush natural surroundings to take precedence

      Weekend cabin intentionally subdued in color and texture, allowing the lush…

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      Accidents happen, and sometimes things can go wrong with the electricity in your home or business. Electricity is something that is often taken for granted, and for good reason. You can never truly predict when something is going to happen to the electricity in your home and business. However, when you are faced with an electrical emergency, it’s very important to be prepared. Faulty appliances, poor wiring, and a whole plethora of other issues can present themselves at any moment. An electricity fault is not something to take lightly. In most cases, you will find that electricity problems are much too dangerous to deal with on your own. Always remember to be safe and smart and think about yourself and those around you before attempting to deal with electrical issues. There are some things that are simply better left to the experts. If you are ever in doubt, always be sure to contact a trusted electrician, but here are some things that you can do in case of an electrical emergency. Know the Causes of Electric Shocks One of the main causes of electric shocks are faulty appliances. If you have an appliance that appears to be on the fritz, then it’s better to not use it. The same goes for damaged cords, and faulty home wiring. During an electrical emergency, appliances, cords, etc. can cause fires which can be devastating for you and your loved ones. These common causes of electric shocks should always be looked out for, but especially so if any of these have been issues in the past. Water is also, obviously, a large cause of electric shocks. Everyone knows that electricity and water do not mix. If your home is flooding for any reason, or you have an electricity source that has gotten near water, do not touch under any circumstances, and contact an electrician. A submerged or wet source of electricity shouldn’t be handled by you or anyone other than an expert. This is an extremely dangerous situation, and this type of electric shock can be damaging if not deadly. Knowing what causes electric shocks will help you to avoid them in the case of an electrical emergency. Always Be Prepared There are a large number of types of electrical emergencies: from fires to shocks, to dangerous fallen power lines. You should always have a base knowledge of and preparation for what to do in these different types of situations. For starters, make sure that you have fire extinguishers handy throughout your house or building, and make sure that everyone in the house or building knows where they are. In the case of electrical fires, be sure to only use electrical fire extinguishers and never use water to try to douse the flames. When you are facing a downed power line, don’t go near or touch the line, and instead get in contact with emergency services. In the case of electrical shock, always refrain from touching the person who has sustained the shock, as you could also get shocked. Always remember that it is better to be safe than to be sorry, and most often getting help from a licensed electrician or emergency personnel is better than putting yourself or others at risk. These are just a few of the things to remember in order to be prepared for an electrical emergency. Conclusion An electrical emergency can happen to anyone, and it’s important to be as prepared as possible. Whether due to faulty wiring, broken appliances, or a natural disaster, electrical emergencies are not to be taken lightly. If you are ever faced with such a situation, be sure to stay safe. Being prepared is the best thing that you can do for yourself and those around you. Always contact a trusted electrician if you are in doubt of what to do.

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What to Do in an Electrical Emergency

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Accidents happen, and sometimes things can go wrong with the electricity in your home or business. Electricity is something that is often taken for granted, and for good reason. You can never truly predict when something is going to happen to the electricity in your home and business. However, when you are faced with an electrical emergency, it’s very important to be prepared. Faulty appliances, poor wiring, and a whole plethora of other issues can present themselves at any moment. An electricity fault is not something to take lightly. In most cases, you will find that electricity problems are much too dangerous to deal with on your own. Always remember to be safe and smart and think about yourself and those around you before attempting to deal with electrical issues. There are some things that are simply better left to the experts. If you are ever in doubt, always be sure to contact a trusted electrician, but here are some things that you can do in case of an electrical emergency. Know the Causes of Electric Shocks One of the main causes of electric shocks are faulty appliances. If you have an appliance that appears to be on the fritz, then it’s better to not use it. The same goes for damaged cords, and faulty home wiring. During an electrical emergency, appliances, cords, etc. can cause fires which can be devastating for you and your loved ones. These common causes of electric shocks should always be looked out for, but especially so if any of these have been issues in the past. Water is also, obviously, a large cause of electric shocks. Everyone knows that electricity and water do not mix. If your home is flooding for any reason, or you have an electricity source that has gotten near water, do not touch under any circumstances, and contact an electrician. A submerged or wet source of electricity shouldn’t be handled by you or anyone other than an expert. This is an extremely dangerous situation, and this type of electric shock can be damaging if not deadly. Knowing what causes electric shocks will help you to avoid them in the case of an electrical emergency. Always Be Prepared There are a large number of types of electrical emergencies: from fires to shocks, to dangerous fallen power lines. You should always have a base knowledge of and preparation for what to do in these different types of situations. For starters, make sure that you have fire extinguishers handy throughout your house or building, and make sure that everyone in the house or building knows where they are. In the case of electrical fires, be sure to only use electrical fire extinguishers and never use water to try to douse the flames. When you are facing a downed power line, don’t go near or touch the line, and instead get in contact with emergency services. In the case of electrical shock, always refrain from touching the person who has sustained the shock, as you could also get shocked. Always remember that it is better to be safe than to be sorry, and most often getting help from a licensed electrician or emergency personnel is better than putting yourself or others at risk. These are just a few of the things to remember in order to be prepared for an electrical emergency. Conclusion An electrical emergency can happen to anyone, and it’s important to be as prepared as possible. Whether due to faulty wiring, broken appliances, or a natural disaster, electrical emergencies are not to be taken lightly. If you are ever faced with such a situation, be sure to stay safe. Being prepared is the best thing that you can do for yourself and those around you. Always contact a trusted electrician if you are in doubt of what to do.
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