TVs / 01.07.2021


Gone are the days when we are forced to wait until a specific time of the week to watch an episode of a favourite show. Not all films now come out at the cinema. Streaming services and alternative content providers are on the rise. But, not all families have the smart entertainment systems to watch them and record them all. TV streaming services are a great way of adding content to a regular television without paying out too much for subscriptions and installation cost. Some of the best services...

Home Security / 30.06.2021


Piper Home Security System is currently one of the most popular home automation and home security hubs on the market. It is an all-in-one solution that’s simple, compact, and makes home automation both affordable and achievable. There are two primary products available in the Piper Home Security System — Piper Classic and Piper NV. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of both Piper products. We’ll also compare them and give you a general overview of Piper Home Security System so that you have all the necessary information to...

Garage, Home Office / 10.09.2019


The numbers are impressive; there are currently around 20 million  Americans who work at least few days a month from home and the number is increasing according to NY times. They go on to say that about half of all businesses are home-based. This makes sense because freelancing is becoming more attractive as employer fringe benefits such as health care benefits and pensions keep dropping. As work-at-home types quickly find out, a computer on the dining table with kids scampering about just doesn't work. Why a Garage Home Office? In many...

Heating / 10.09.2019


The basic function of a heat pump is to move heat from one location to another. It sounds simple enough and really, the process is rather simple. The technology involved moves the heat from a low temperature heat source to a higher temperature heat sink. A heat sink is something that absorbs and disperses heat from something else using thermal contact. A heat pump pulls heat from the air or the ground. Thus, you have air-source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps. It should be pointed out that...

Basement / 10.09.2019


One of the biggest problems a homeowner can have is flooding in the basement. Some use the basement as an extra room while others use it for storage. When heavy rains come and flood it, it can cause a major headache, not to mention a lot of money and time to have the water in the basement removed. Frequent flooding can weaken the structure of the house and even cause health problems for those who are living there. A sump pump will automatically pump this water out and away...

Home Security, Safety, Security / 06.09.2019


When we shut our front doors behind us as we return home, we should do so knowing that we are safe from any outside threats. There should be no fear that our home could come under attack from intruders in the night, or that opportunist burglars may try to break in while we are out. The problem is that not all homes are as safe as we might initially assume. Our front doors aren’t always the strong barriers that they should be – either through their design, poor locks...

Bathroom, Plumbing / 06.09.2019


What might have been stylish back in the 1970s might not look so good today. That's ok, because it's not difficult to remove an old bathroom faucet so that you can replace it with a new one. You don't need any special tools, and the process can be completed in under an hour, even for a newbie DIYer. As with just about any other plumbing project, the most important part of this process is to ensure that you have the water supply turned off before you begin work. Turn Off...

Bathroom / 05.09.2019


Renovations and home improvement can be a daunting task. This step-by-step guide will help begin the bathroom design process. Any type of home improvement should be approached carefully. While there are times when it seems so simple; just purchase some tile and plumbing fixtures and either put them in yourself or hire someone to do it, things can quickly get out of hand if you don’t take the time to properly orient yourself to the task. Begin With Some Research While most people who want to undergo a bathroom renovation may...

Featured Image, Home Security, Reviews, Security, Smart Home / 02.04.2019


An outdoor security camera system is the most effective defensive system to protect your home and family from burglaries and intrusions. It is kind of a network of multiple surveillance cameras designed to be used in outdoor settings. They are generally installed in doorways, walkways, driveways, and backyards. However, they can be installed anywhere you like, even indoors. The cameras are usually connected to a base station located inside the house, which transmits the visual footage to a smartphone or viewing device. The cameras are equipped with sensors that get...