When it comes to material, linen, silk, faux silk and velvet are the best choices to use for window treatments since they tend to hang the best, says Guercio. “Faux silk tends to be the most durable,” she says. And … Continue reading →

The energy consumption of the Sony Bravia depends on the size of the TV. The average energy use can range anywhere from 90 to 170 watts per hour while operational. While in energy saver or off mode the TVs use … Continue reading →

How many watts does it take to power basic items in an average size house? In a typical home, essential items will average 5000 – 7500 watts of power to run. What size generator do I need to run my … Continue reading →

How to save electricity with a prepaid electricity sub-meter… and other useful tips Turn off unnecessary lights and switch to energy-saving LED light bulbs. Take shorter showers – and save water as well as electricity. Turn the hot water off … Continue reading →

A general rule of thumb when hanging curtains using curtain track gliders is to position the gliders around 8 to 10 centimetres apart, along the entire width of the curtain. Positioning the gliders in this way should ensure your chosen … Continue reading →

How do you add on to curtains that are too short? How to Make Curtains Longer Purchase Curtain Rings. Curtain rings can help to add several inches to your curtains. Redo the Bottom Seam. The bottom seam of any curtain … Continue reading →

Generally, your curtains should stretch 5-7 centimetres wider than the width of your window. A similar rule applies to where they sit on your wall. If your curtains are too short, your home ends up looking like a poorly built … Continue reading →

Tr?dfri lights are a great product, but they’re even better if you use them with your Philips Hue bridge (also known as the Philips Hue Smart Hub). Luckily, you can add Ikea’s Tr?dfri lights to Philips Hue. It may sound … Continue reading →

App.The app data, which includes the needed credentials to access the TR?DFRI gateway, is securely encrypted using the Android KeyStore. Therefore they are secure from unauthorized access even on rooted devices. For this purpose, the app generates a secure key … Continue reading →

Hubs are classified as Layer 1 devices per the OSI model. To connect a network of personal computers together, they can be joined through a central hub.A router is a networking device that connects a local network to other local … Continue reading →

Select Home Settings. Scroll down and tap on Hubs & Bridges. The HomePod marked as Connected is the Home Hub while the one(s) marked as standby are not. If you need to change the Hub, tap on the HomePod of … Continue reading →

Smart lights might seem costly, but they’re a worthy investment that actually makes home living significantly easier and better. After setting up smart bulbs from Philips Hue in my own apartment, I could never go back to a home without … Continue reading →

Causes of loss of well pump prime include more than a bad foot valve. A leak anywhere in the water system from pump and pressure tank, through piping, down to the end of the pipe in the well (foot valve) … Continue reading →

Self-priming pumps are mainly divided into the following types: positive displacement pumps, vortex pumps, liquid ring, centrifugal, ejector pumps (with an internal or external ejector). Which pumps offers the self priming performance? Most types of positive displacement pumps are self-priming … Continue reading →

According to an information article by Scott Spyrka @spyrkaelectric.com, the orange outlets are isolated ground receptacles that can provide electricity directly from a grounding point, meaning they maintain power even if the circuit breaker is tripped or power is interrupted … Continue reading →