But IKEA’s curtains are typically 98″ long (also too short for my dining and living room but long enough for the bedrooms), and they make a few styles in 118″ long.As you may know, IKEA’s curtains come un-hemmed. The raw … Continue reading →

How to Unshrink Viscose: Step by Step Dissolve hair conditioner or baby shampoo into a bowl of room-temperature water. Submerge the fabric in the water solution. Pull it out of the water and squeeze it dry between towels. Lay the … Continue reading →

How to set up a smart home with Alexa Plug in and, if required, turn on the smart-home device. Open the smart-home device manufacturer’s app. Initiate the procedure for setting up a new device. Open your mobile device’s Wi-Fi settings … Continue reading →

No. Only heaters that burn a combustible fuel to create heat can cause carbon monoxide build-up in your home.Either way, nothing is being burned up to create heat with an electric space heater, so carbon monoxide poisoning is not an … Continue reading →

A part of the internet of things (IoT), smart home systems and devices often operate together, sharing consumer usage data among themselves and automating actions based on the homeowners’ preferences. Is smart home an example of IoT? Smart homes are … Continue reading →

Drawbacks: They cost up to three times as much as a tank water heater. Your hot water output is split among all your household fixtures. You may need to add a larger natural gas line to supply the unit with … Continue reading →

You can protect your TV from a power surge in two ways: by installing a dedicated circuit and/or installing a whole-home surge protector. Do I really need a surge protector for my TV? Desktop computers, laptops, televisions, gaming systems, and … Continue reading →

Smart thermostats are designed to detect room occupancy with the use of additional motion sensors for each of your rooms. Once it detects movement, it will automatically increase or decrease the temperature to achieve the comfort that your house deserves. … Continue reading →

Depending on the set, smart Christmas lights can be controlled by voice or through the app, set to a schedule, and even be set to music.To use either, download the Amazon Alexa app to set up a smart device. Once … Continue reading →

The Govee Smart WiFi LED Strip Lights are one such example, and though they may lack the finesse of more expensive models on the market, they nevertheless perform well. They’re also easy enough to install behind a TV, a desk, … Continue reading →

You don’t need a surge protector for your desk lamp or your standing fan, but you do want a surge protector for expensive devices that have intricate microprocessors, like computers, televisions, stereo systems, and media centers. In short, anything electronic … Continue reading →

centrifugal pumps. Positive displacement pumps are able to handle variations in pressure, flow and viscosity and remain efficient, unlike centrifugal pumps which do not operate well off the centre of their curve. Which type of pump is most efficient? Where … Continue reading →

0.1 – 1 hp Single Phase Water Electric Pump, Voltage: 220 – 240 V Motor Horsepower 0.1 – 1 HP Motor Phase Single Phase Voltage 220-240 V Frequency 50-60 Hz Phase Single Phase How many volts should a water pump … Continue reading →

A gas or diesel-powered electricity generator can keep your well operating in an emergency. You could buy a small portable generator, at an average cost of less than $1,000, just to operate the submersible pump on your water tank. How … Continue reading →

Locations to Avoid Windows and doors: Don’t place your thermostat near windows or doors that may let in drafts. Exterior walls: Likewise, don’t place your thermostat on an exterior wall. Supply vents: Placing a thermostat directly above or below a … Continue reading →