After removing the shades from the mounting brackets, fill your bathtub with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild soap or cleaning solution to the water. Then, place your shades inside the water while making sure to keep … Continue reading →

Ready-made curtains are available in three different drops: 137 cm (54 inches), 183 cm (72 inches) or 228 cm (90 inches). What size is 90 by 90 in curtains? So if you purchase a pair of curtains that are 90 … Continue reading →

Description In your Alexa app, search for and enable the IFTTTrigger skill. After successfully linking, Alexa will discover devices of type “virtual Trigger for IFTTT”. In Alexa, begin creating your Alexa Routine. Under the “When this happens” section, choose one … Continue reading →

Google Nest thermostats are designed to work with most 24 V systems, even older systems. They work with all common fuel types including natural gas, oil, and electricity.You can also check your system’s compatibility before purchasing a Nest thermostat with … Continue reading →

Press and hold the “Programming” button on the back of the remote a second time until the awning moves back and forth in short movements. The remote control is now reset and ready for normal use. How does a retractable … Continue reading →

Make lights turn on and off with Alexa routines Tap More in the Alexa app, tap Routines and then tap the + symbol. Name the first routine “Lamp on” and tap Next. Tap Sunset, then drag the slider right until … Continue reading →

Your power strip is probably rated for something like 1,500–1,800W (it too will have a label like these)… meaning you could safely have ~15 of these devices operating off one power strip simultaneously (if you had enough plugs…). The bottom … Continue reading →

In the center of the limit switch, just above the water heater thermostat, is a normally red reset button for the water heater. How do you reset a Rheem? How to Restart a Rheem Air Conditioner After Power Loss With … Continue reading →

Like a programmable thermostat, you can use a schedule to control the temperature settings throughout the day.Smart thermostats can also be controlled from your smartphone, provide energy reports, run times, and notify you if your air filter needs replacing. Can … Continue reading →

The Controller for HomeKit app has launched version 5.4 today. It is a huge upgrade that provides a complete HomeKit backup app and restore solution for Apple HomeKit. You can backup your entire configuration to a local file or to … Continue reading →

Do Smart Homes Emit Radiation? This is a question I could, and probably should dedicate an entire article too, but the short answer is yes, absolutely they emit radiation. The wireless connectivity required to maintain most smart homes emits a … Continue reading →

The power that they transfer gets dissipated as heat (wasted), light (e.g. display), kinetic energy (e.g. speaker), and so forth. Electricity doesn’t get used, instead energy is transferred using electrons. It is the energy that you are using. What happens … Continue reading →

What are peak and off-peak times for electricity? A few energy providers charge less for using electricity at certain times of day (or night). These off-peak hours tend to be quieter periods when power demands are at their lowest, for … Continue reading →

Because well pump systems incorporate a storage tank (sometimes called a pressure tank), you may have a access to 20-30 gallons even without electricity. But, it’s astonishing how fast it runs out. And, how much you miss access to fresh … Continue reading →

Smaller electric water pumps, such as the kinds used in homes, usually have small DC motors. The DC motor is contained in a sealed case attached to the impeller and powers it through a simple gear drive.Through a series of … Continue reading →