since our water comes from various sources throughout the United States, we use vapor distillation, water purification, and the addition of electrolytes to consistently deliver the fresh, crisp and pure taste of smartwater. Is smart water purified or spring water? … Continue reading →

Bacteria growing in the water heater Bacteria growing in the water heater can also produce a rotten eggs or sewage-like smell. Frequently, this occurs if the hot water is unused, if the water heater is turned off for a long … Continue reading →

What is probably happening here is that Google is automatically scanning your Gmail messages for notices about package deliveries, flight times, restaurant invitations, and yes — bill reminders — and using the information in smartphone alerts for its Google Now/Google … Continue reading →

Since Google Voice numbers aren’t listed in phone books or connected to physical addresses, they’re difficult to trace.If law enforcement agencies become involved, Google provides them with your account information, including the IP address from which you created the account … Continue reading →

According to Consumer Reports, more than 200,000 LED nightlights were recalled in 2012 because they overheated. Additionally, the International Association of Home Inspectors has reported that various types of nightlights are recalled each year due to burning, fire, or electrical … Continue reading →

It’s perfectly normal for a dimmer switch to be a little warm when your lights are on (or partially on). But if it’s hot, there could be a problem. Dimmer switches get warm because they have electronic devices inside of … Continue reading →

Thanks to Philips Hue’s new Spotify integration, your color Hue smart bulbs can now pulse along with your Spotify tunes. How do I play Spotify with Philips Hue? Set up Philips Hue + Spotify Create your space. You’ll need color-capable … Continue reading →

Speed refers to the maximum rate you can transmit data, typically measured as megabits per second (Mbps). Bandwidth refers to the maximum amount of data your connection can handle at any moment, also measured as Mbps (and increasingly Gbps, for … Continue reading →

LED lights produce very little infrared light and almost no UV emissions, making them excellent for sensitive objects in places like museums or art galleries. Cats will also benefit from LED lights. LED lights are kinder to cats’ eyes, which … Continue reading →

Smart Bulb Energy Consumption We all know that LED bulbs save energy when compared to fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs. In fact, they use about 75% less than incandescent bulbs. Do smart lights save you money? Let’s clarify: Because smart … Continue reading →

Leviton is expanding its range of smart home switches and outlets with a new Wi-Fi dimmer switch with Amazon Alexa built in. The Decora Voice Dimmer will allow home owners to control their lights with their voice, and it works … Continue reading →

Integrated LED fixtures are complete fixtures with the LED arrays built in.Although these fixtures often have a higher upfront cost than LED ready fixtures, they also tend to have a longer life rating and efficacy when compared to the LED … Continue reading →

RELATED: How to Get the Most Out of Your Philips Hue Lights Because of that, you have to keep the light switch turned on at all times. If it’s just you who lives in your home (or maybe also a … Continue reading →

Space Heaters That Don’t Require Electricity The most common alternatives to portable electric heaters are gas and kerosene heaters. Gas heaters can be powered by either natural gas or propane. Disposable propane tanks (bottles) are easy to use and best … Continue reading →

Can you put a timer switch on an immersion heater? An immersion heater timer switch allows you greater and easier control over your heating which means that you can pre-set the heating to come on at certain times. Not only … Continue reading →