Garage door openers have come a long way since first being introduced to the general public. The old traditional methods of getting out of your vehicle and hand-opening the garage door in the rain and extremely cold conditions is a memory of the past. Garage door openers of today are the introduction to the latest … Read more
Home security is one of the biggest concerns on new and seasoned homeowners alike. Many homeowners find themselves asking is my home safe from intruders? How will I know if an intruder gets into my home? What evidence can I provide to find out who an intruder is? If these are questions on your mind, … Read more
Too much of anything is a bad thing and although we need humidity to feel comfortable and even boost our health, too much humidity provides the exact opposite! Moisture is a silent killer of all things electronics and is the number tool used by mold to grow and reproduce. With mold on the walls and … Read more
If you’ve never had to replace a bathroom exhaust fan, or you’ve never built a new home, then your bathroom fan has probably gone unnoticed. In fact, I’ve run into a few situations where people literally ask me what the point of a bathroom fan is. Really. The truth is that bathroom fans are code-dictated … Read more
Everyone is familiar with dust and I probably don’t need to tell you what it looks like or where you can find it, as dust is literally everywhere. Run your finger on the floor a couple of minutes after cleaning and voila, there it is, ruining your hard work and your shiny floors! The problem … Read more
If you’re about to start a large painting project, one of the best ways to save time is by investing in a paint sprayer. While sprayers aren’t necessary for every job, they certainly have their place. In this guide, I’ll share everything I know about these devices, including my favorite accessories, painting tips, and of … Read more
Fortunately for us, air compressors are no longer these massive heavy pumps with a tank attached that has to be plugged in to receive power. The design of the air compressor has come a very long way and now, even if you’re miles away from an electrical outlet, you can safely and reliably fill up … Read more
Today’s savvy homeowner knows that home automation is the way of the future. Adding tech to your home, whether it is audio, video, or a full-on robot, can help ease the burdens of homeownership and make day to day tasks easier. Maybe you are looking to boost the security in your home. Maybe you have … Read more
A lot of us are spending more and more time at home these days. Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that on average, the air in our homes is two to five times dirtier than the air outside! To make matters worse, if you’re too busy to regularly dust, mop, vacuum, disinfect, … Read more
A digital multimeter (DMM) is an essential testing tool for any electrical project. A basic DMM combines the tasks of measuring the 3 fundamental electrical properties for a given component/circuit, Voltage (Volts), Current (Amps), & Resistance (Ohms). Although a multimeter has the capability to measure all 3 of these parameters, a DMM might still be … Read more