Summer is the perfect time to get some fresh air and enjoy your home’s outdoor spaces. With warmer weather well underway, many Vancouverites will be looking to spend as much time outside as possible. But how can you make your home’s exterior even more enjoyable? Our team of Vancouver electricians at TCA Electric has a […]
EV Charging Electrician Near Me
If you’re like many British Columbians, chances are you’ve thought about purchasing an electric vehicle and a home EV charging station to go with it. You’re also likely aware that installing an EV charger yourself isn’t a good idea. So, can you trust just any old “electrician near me” to get the job done? You […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Vancouver’s Public EV Charging Stations
Public EV charging stations in Vancouver and throughout BC help electric vehicle owners reliably charge their cars even when they’re away from home. Things aren’t always as simple as “plug and go,” however. A BC Hydro survey from October of last year found that nearly a quarter of EV owners surveyed had gotten in arguments […]
Getting Started with Home Automation
While home automation is certainly trendy, it’s far from a fad. Almost 25 percent of households in Canada feature some form of smart technology, according to Statista, and that number is projected to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Still, if you’re looking to add home automation devices to your Vancouver home, it can be […]
Project Spotlight: Modern Home Renovation
We love our clients and our work here at TCA Electric. To show our readers what we mean, we started our Project Spotlights blog series, a space for us to share some of our favourite and most interesting projects. In this edition, we’re sharing a project our team of electricians worked on in North Vancouver: […]
Virtual Vancouver Electrician Consultations
At TCA Electric catering to the evolving needs of our customers has always been a core focus for our team. The critical need for flexibility in all areas of our professional and personal lives has never been more apparent than it is today. As we all work to navigate our ‘new normal’ in the era […]
Comparing Electricians: 5 Tips for Selecting the Right Pro for Your Job
If you have an electrical project you’re planning, or if you’ve suddenly found yourself in need of electrical repairs, finding the right electrician for the job can be tricky. Getting online and searching for an “electrician near me” is always a start, but with so many options out there, you’ll likely wind up with more […]
An Expert Guide to EV Charging Stations
With many Canadians well aware of the ongoing climate crisis, going green has become an increasingly important decision for property owners. Whether it’s building and furnishing with recycled materials or setting up a smart thermostat to audit energy use, there are more ways than ever for property owners to save energy and make sustainable choices. […]
2020 Lighting Trends
With every new year comes new trends in home décor, and with 2020 bringing in a whole new decade, there are sure to be many exciting innovations on the horizon. Some older trends will stick around or gain more traction, while others will inevitably fade in order to make way for the new. When it […]
5 Safety Tips from Your Favourite North Shore Electrician
With so many devices, appliances, and other pieces of our daily life needing to be plugged in, it’s easy to take electricity for granted. But complacency mixes with electricity about as well as water does, so it’s important to stay aware and always follow safe electrical usage practices. As any North Shore electrician will tell […]