Having roaches in your house is never a comfortable feeling. But knowing that you have roaches hiding in your appliances is somehow infinitely more unnerving. Whether you have cockroaches living in your oven, microwave, or dishwasher, you need to evict them right now. Not only is their presence a cause for the heebie-jeebies, but they … Read more
Finally getting a chance to sit down in front of the TV only to find that your antenna is not picking up any channels is quite annoying. Or maybe you just can’t pick up any channels at all, or the picture is blurry or one TV works in your house but the other doesn’t? Well, … Read more
The average cost of heating a 2,000 square foot home is nearly $2,000 per year, according to Energy Services Group. One way to offset that cost without spending a lot is to use your wood-burning stove. Wood stoves provide a ton of heat for little investment, especially if you have a free supply of cut … Read more
Electric fireplaces are excellent alternatives to traditional wood-burning and gas fireplaces. Unlike a real fireplace, electric fireplaces don’t require you to split firewood, build fires and empty the ashes. But, like most electric appliances, electric fireplaces can develop problems over time too. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the most common electric … Read more
Z-wave has long been celebrated for making home automation easy and accessible. So, finding Z-wave compatible button pushers should be easy, right? One Google search of “Z-wave button pusher,” and you’ll quickly find that this just isn’t the case. So, are there Z-wave compatible automated button pushers out there? And, if not, what other options … Read more
There’s nothing worse than having to listen to your neighbor’s dog bark all day, or worse, all night long. This incessant racket is enough to drive even the most mild-mannered people to extreme measures. But before you go that far, know that there are some simple and effective methods for bringing peace and tranquility to … Read more
These days, just about every home appliance and fixture comes with wireless connectivity and smartphone control. This is great for anyone moving into a brand new house or looking to do a massive overhaul on everything they own. For most people, though, upgrading all old appliances and switches to smart products isn’t an option for … Read more
Read any blog about how to stay cool in the summer, and you’ll no doubt see a subheading about air circulators. However, these articles rarely address how they work and when they’re helpful to use. To help you understand more about the potential benefits of air circulators and get the answer to the most important … Read more
Having a lot of windows lets natural light in while letting you keep tabs on the neighborhood and enjoy the outdoor view from the inside. But the joys of having a lot of windows can be quickly overshadowed by the summer heat. If your home tends to heat up like a greenhouse in the summer … Read more
Sunny days and warm temperatures have your home heating up throughout the day. To help relieve that heat, many homeowners recommend opening your windows at night. But just as many seem to think that doing so carries more risks than benefits. So, should you open your windows at night? The answer, as you can imagine, … Read more
Whether you’re in your home or at the office, it is not uncommon to experience wifi dead zones. The more solid objects your wifi signal has to move through and the longer the distance it has to travel to connect with your device, the more likely you will have to suffer through this problem. Luckily, … Read more
If you live in a humid climate, keeping comfortable is about more than controlling the temperature inside your home. You also have to find a way to deal with the relentless moisture in the air. When the humidity inside the home becomes too much to handle, many homeowners wonder if opening the window would help … Read more
Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that nearly 20,000 people are injured from falling ceiling fans every year. Surprisingly, the injuries suffered are almost always blunt force trauma rather than cuts and decapitation. So, before you install that new fan above your bed or the dinner table, it is a good idea to understand how heavy … Read more
These days, disinfecting has become a common topic of conversation and something many of us spend more than a healthy amount of time thinking about. If you’ve had a family member or visitor test positive for COVID, this obsession is likely to reach a new level, and for a good reason. If you’re in this … Read more
These days, just about everything in your home can be controlled from your phone. And, thanks to some forward-thinking companies, that list also includes your garage door. In this article, we’ll tell you exactly how these smart garage door controllers work, give you the lowdown on our favorite garage door opening apps, and dive into … Read more
Many households opt for the Ring Doorbell as their wireless video doorbell of choice. But that doesn’t mean you should follow suit. There are many Ring Doorbell alternatives, and best of all, they are not locked in with a monthly subscription. We’ve got 5 of the best options available. We chose these products because they … Read more
Whether it’s the beginning of spring or just a week of whacky weather, there will be times when you need to switch your furnace from heating to AC. While this is typically a fairly straightforward process, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your system is ready for the change. Below, we’ll … Read more
Should the windows in your house be cracked when running the AC, or not? It’s a question that gets posted on blogs, Reddit, and HVAC forums all the time. Despite some pretty confusing and questionable responses, the answer to this question is actually fairly straightforward. In this article, we’ll look at why people often think … Read more
Most homes have thermostats. But the majority of homeowners don’t know they have other options to control the heating and cooling of their home. As long as the thermostat turns your heating and air conditioning on, you likely won’t be looking for a new one. However, since your thermostat is the “brain” of your HVAC … Read more
There are three main parts to a standard style of TV antenna: The Reflector Dopole Directors All these parts carry out an important role when it comes to getting the TV signal from the transmitter, to your television! Let’s take a look at some pictures of these parts and a more detailed description of what … Read more