The radio waves can be interrupted by electromagnetic fields that are given off by a variety of home appliances, electrical transformers, military bases/homeland security, Airports and even the light bulbs in or near the garage door opener itself. What causes … Continue reading →

Fluorescent lights are the traditional choice for garage spaces. However, if you live in a cold climate, you should choose a fluorescent fixture based on the lowest temperature in your garage. Many fluorescent lights do not work below 50 degrees. … Continue reading →

An indoor TV should not be placed outside unless it is enclosed in an outdoor TV enclosure. There are many things that will render your standard indoor TV unusable in a pretty short period of time if left outside. How … Continue reading →

There is no clear scientific evidence that increased outdoor lighting deters crimes. It may make us feel safer, but has not been shown to make us safer. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found … Continue reading →

Apart from the boiler itself the other aspect to a central heating system that relates directly to the radiators is the heating controls and thermostat. Often, you’ll find a thermostat fitted to your central heating system (often from the manufacturer … Continue reading →

You will see a number on the thermostat display. This number is the ambient temperature in your home. Use the up and down arrows on the thermostat to set the temperature you want the home to reach. You will see … Continue reading →

How to Get Rid of Static on an In-Home Radio Try an antenna. For FM radio, antennas range from the dipole and rabbit-ear types for less than $10 to roof-mounted antennas for more than $150. Relocate your radio. Turn off … Continue reading →

Even so, these seven tips can help protect your child: tell your child to avoid talking to people they don’t know when you’re not around. make sure your child knows never to walk away with strangers. make sure your child … Continue reading →

If you want a fast connection, you should consider connecting as many of your devices as possible to Ethernet. This is because Ethernet is nearly always faster than a Wi-Fi connection from the same router.But an Ethernet cable lets your … Continue reading →

A thermostat fault may be causing your boiler to continue to fire up and stay on. You could attempt to test this issue yourself by turning your thermostat temperature levels down to see if this brings about any change, you … Continue reading →

The top 3 most common causes of boiler kettling and strange noises are: A leak in your boiler system. Limescale/depository build-up. Boiler overheating/faulty thermostat. How do I stop my boiler from whistling? If your boiler is making a whistling sound … Continue reading →

As a general rule, the combination of boiler run time and off time should never be any less than 10 minutes. How many times should boiler cycle on and off? The general rule of thumb is, anything over 8-10 cycles … Continue reading →

High-mast lighting. High-mast lighting is a tall pole with lighting attached to the top pointing towards the ground, usually but not always used to light a highway or recreational field. What are those lights on the street called? A street … Continue reading →

c=When dark, light off until motion is detected, then strong light for 15 sec.A strong light mode till battery dies. What does S Off F mean on solar lights? S is for static lights and F is for flashing lights. … Continue reading →

If the heating system won’t turn OFF, that is if heat keeps being delivered even when you don’t want it, set the thermostat to its lowest temperature setting and wait three to five minutes. Or if your thermostat has a … Continue reading →