That said, it’s not a legal requirement. The rule simply gives water companies the power to choose to use metering as a way of managing water resources in their area. Can I refuse to have a water meter? Official: DEFRA … Continue reading →

Most water meters are fitted near the outside stop tap which can normally be found in the public footpath or verge – close to the boundary of your property. Look for a small metal or black plastic cover in the … Continue reading →

First, turn off the stop tap so that no water is going into your house; you can check it’s off by running a tap till no water comes out. Once you’d done this check the meter to see if the … Continue reading →

Many water supply systems have check valves at the water meter to prevent any possible contamination of the public water supply by the accidental back-flow of contaminated water into the supply mains. These check valves are often required by code, … Continue reading →

Under the Sink Shutoff Valves Look under the sink for the two turnoff valves — one each for the hot and cold water faucets. Grasp the valves with your hands — no tools are needed — and turn them clockwise … Continue reading →

Best answer: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance come in a variety of different bulbs including E26, E12, PAR16, BR30, and GU10. Most of these bulbs can fit into a standard light socket, but the E12 and GU10’s need special … Continue reading →

The federal government has resources as well. The free Internet service offered, or cheap plans, are for low income families, senior citizens, or the disabled.The primary government Internet access program is Lifeline. How do I get free government internet? How … Continue reading →

To use your Google Home as a speaker, first put it in pairing mode. You can do this in two ways: Say, “OK Google, Bluetooth pairing.” Open the Google Home app on your smartphone, tap the Google Home device you … Continue reading →

When a computer or other device is not turned on or connected to other devices, it is said to be “offline.” This is the opposite of being “online,” when a device can readily communicate with other devices. What does it … Continue reading →

To set up a LAN, you will need: A network switch – or a router. An ethernet cable, plus extra ones for every device you want to connect via cable. A computer. Does LAN need a router? You do not … Continue reading →

Here are a few ideas on how to spend quality time without smartphones. Play Board Games. Spend time before bed playing board games rather than being on your smartphones. Read Together. Have Meals without Phones. Practice Mindfulness with Your Kids. … Continue reading →

Type “ipconfig” in the command prompt window and take note of the IP address displayed. If you have multiple network ports in use, like an Ethernet port and a Wi-Fi adaptor, you may see more than one. On a macOS … Continue reading →

Nearly all fixtures with standard sockets can be dimmed using incandescent or halogen bulbs. Many people use standard dimmers and controls to adjust the brightness of chandelier lighting to set the mood in the dining room. How do you know … Continue reading →

You can run two routers with the same SSID to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network, but you must set up one router to handle the network administration and the other to act as a bridge back to the … Continue reading →

Smart appliances allow you to control, monitor and secure activity even when you’re not at home. Receive notifications on current activities such as what cycle your load of laundry is on or how much longer food in the oven has … Continue reading →