To talk to Alexa by text, use the Alexa app. In the Alexa app, open Home, and select the keyboard icon. Or, tap the Talk to Alexa icon and then select the keyboard icon from the bottom of the Alexa … Continue reading →

How do you reset roller blinds? This probably means your fabric is too loose from the tube. Opposite to the previous fix, simply raise your blinds all the way up, remove your blind from the bracket and manually roll it … Continue reading →

For those of you that do not have your Roomba plugged into a surger protector, I highly recommend it. Tonight I had an electrical outlet blowout with flames coming out from the outlet behind the surge protector that my Roomba’s … Continue reading →

Complete packages start at $1,599 US MSRP and include the new Smart Host ($799 US MSRP), remote and controller. Deployed over multiple rooms within the home, this brings the cost of a Savant solution as low as $1K per room. … Continue reading →

Smart meters have a white face, with an LCD display, short for liquid crystal display, which is similar to the display used in digital watches and many portable computers and televisions. If you still have a meter reader visiting your … Continue reading →

Thermostat. A faulty thermostat could be behind your car’s heater not working. If it isn’t opening up to let the coolant flow through it, the core can’t produce heat. Thermostats can also get stuck open causing the engine’s temperature to … Continue reading →

Tankless water heaters produce an endless supply of hot water, take up less space, have a lower risk of leaking, are safer, and have a significantly longer lifespan on average.The main disadvantage of tankless water heaters is their upfront cost … Continue reading →

Select SETTINGS (noted by a small cogwheel icon) Select APP under the TV category. Select SYSTEM APP under the APP category. Select GOOGLE CAST RECEIVER or CHROMECAST BUILT-IN under the SYSTEM APP category. What TVs have chromecast built-in? The best … Continue reading →

The thermostat fan operation switch, labeled FUEL SWITCH in the diagram below, is factory-set in the “F” position. This is the correct setting for most systems. If your system is an electric heat system, set the switch to “E”. When … Continue reading →

Go to Settings again, navigate to Reset, and tap Schedule. Now, select Reset/Clear. Finally, go to your thermostat, scroll until you’ve selected Schedule and set the time and temperature points as you please. Nest will behave like a typical programmable … Continue reading →

An experienced DIY-er can install most programmable thermostats and some smart thermostats. Don’t forget to turn off the breaker to the HVAC equipment!If the job requires more than just a replacement, a certified HVAC professional can ensure proper installation, as … Continue reading →

Since LEDs are so bright, there are questions whether or not they can do damage to our eyes if used overtime.The short answer to this is no, they won’t hurt your eyes. This concern comes from the LED bulb’s use … Continue reading →

No, regular nail polish requires air drying, whereas gel polish contains a polymer that must be ‘cured’ by a UV or LED lamp for it to become hard. Regular nail polishes can’t be used with UV or LED lamps and … Continue reading →

The black light attracts night-flying insects, including many moths, beetles, and others. Many insects can see ultraviolet light, which has shorter wavelengths than light visible to the human eye. For this reason, a black light will attract different insects than … Continue reading →

Many people respond to light therapy within 3 to 5 days. If you don’t respond to treatment within the first week, you may notice improvement in the second week. The most common side effects of light therapy include headache, eye … Continue reading →