Proper installation and maintenance, such as regular cleaning and ensuring all screws are tight, extend the fan's life and efficiency. You arrive home from work on a summer day, bolting inside to escape the heat. You flip the switch on your ceiling fan, plop down on the couch, and breath...
This larger ecosystem can interact seamlessly with one another, so, for example, a light can turn on when the security camera senses motion. Wyze also has a clever “Vacation” mode which turns on random lights while you’re away to give the impression that someone’s home. If you’re lo...
Drastic color change Rookie Mistakes Overbrushing For the smoothest possible finish when you’re painting woodwork, doors, or cabinets, avoid too much brushwork. Load the brush and quickly cover an area with paint. Then use a stroke or two to level it off. Brushing over the same area, espe...
That is unlikely to change any time soon so expect even greater quantities of memory in the future. Ray tracing Ray tracing is a visual feature that was introduced in modern games a few years ago and it’s extremely taxing on a graphics card. So much so, in fact, that AMD, Intel, ...
When to Call the Fire Department How Fires Work Fire is the result of a chemical combustion reaction, typically a reaction between oxygen in the atmosphere and some sort of fuel (wood orgasoline, for example). Of course, wood and gasoline don't spontaneously catch on fire just because ...
When freedom beckons, and the promise of a rewarding life on the road seems too good to ignore, it can be impossible to resist the temptation to completely change your life. Isabelle and Antoine had it all: well-paying jobs, a circle of friends, and an active lifestyle. ...
An HVAC expert weighs in on how often to change your air filter and explains how it can save you money. Learn how to do it yourself and when to call a pro.
The odors may be MVOC's which may be produced by some mold genera/species at varying levels as humidity, temperature, air pressure, and other variables change. We don't know enough about MVOCs - some experts believe that these organics can be a health hazard. Since MVOC production by a...
Always update the application as well as the firmware for your camera. Always change the default password or PIN on the camera, if it has one. Don’t use easy-to-guess passwords (a quick Google search of most common passwords will show you if you’re using an unwise password). Add cha...
thanks to the small size, lack of windows and hanging clothes. If you have to record instruments or voice-over with absolutely zero prep time, use the closet as your best bet. Obviously, you can't do things like record with a drum kit or piano, so this workaround has major drawbacks....