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Sep 2026

Pergola Lighting Ideas for Romford Gardens

Garden lighting collage showing a planting-border spotlight, festoon bulbs beneath a timber pergola and a decorative globe beside decking.

Aug 2026

Smoke Alarm Rules for Landlords in England: What You Need to Know in 2026

Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm in the hallway of a modern UK rental property

Aug 2026

How Layered Lighting Can Create Value in Your Havering Home

Layered bathroom lighting with wall lights and an illuminated mirror by VoltEast

Aug 2026

Electrical Planning for a Home Renovation: What to Decide Before First Fix

Electrician reviewing electrical plans beside neatly installed first-fix wiring in a home renovation.

Aug 2026

Where Should CCTV Cameras Be Positioned?

Outdoor CCTV camera positioned beneath the eaves beside the entrance of a modern UK home.

Aug 2026

Fire Alarms for Flats: What to Plan Before Installation

Modern apartment block communal corridor with a ceiling-mounted smoke detector and red fire-alarm call point.

Aug 2026

Future-Proofing Your Property: Electrical Upgrades UK Homes and Businesses Should Consider Before 2027

Modern open-plan home with layered LED lighting, smart home control panel, EV charger outside and an electrician discussing future-ready electrical upgrades with a homeowner.

Aug 2026

Smart Lighting Installation: Boost Comfort, Energy and Control This Winter

Warm modern living room with professionally planned smart lighting.

Aug 2026

Lighting Scenes, Remote Dimming, Style, Comfort & Control at Home

Open-plan home using layered lighting scenes and remote dimming.

Aug 2026

Outdoor Security Lighting in the UK: What You Need to Know This Winter

UK home exterior with carefully positioned outdoor security lighting.

Aug 2026

Under-Cabinet Lighting: A Kitchen Guide to Styles, Safety and Bright Ideas

Modern kitchen worktop illuminated by concealed under-cabinet LED lighting.

Jul 2026

Do Smart Controls Really Cut Energy Bills in UK Homes?

Smart plug with too many devices connected to it

Jul 2026

EPC Reform 2026: Why Smart Readiness Matters for UK Homes

Efficient automated home with floating lines showing energy efficiency and smooth transfer with electric car being charged outside.

Jul 2026

Warm Homes Plan 2026: Why Smart Controls and Smarter Electrical Upgrades Matter

Woman walking into living room, lights turn on and blind open automatically

Jul 2026

Smart Building Controls in 2026: Why UK Homes and Businesses Are Looking Beyond Basic Upgrades

Sam from Volt East installing an automatic heating unit boiler

Jul 2026

What the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Means for Lighting Retrofits in 2026

Modern commercial conference room with ceiling lighting

Jul 2026

EV Charger Grants in 2026: What UK Homes and Businesses Need to Know

Electric car plugged into a home wall charger, showing the type of domestic chargepoint supported by EV charger grants.

Jul 2026

Industrial Lighting in 2026: How LED and Smart Controls Are Improving Workspaces

Empty modern warehouse interior with polished concrete floor and industrial lighting