The city’s crown mark was – and still is – the hallmark of quality steel. So we were delighted to learn that Stanley is bringing much of its manufacture of steel blades for its knives back to the UK. Made … Continue reading →

Kobalt is a line of hand and mechanics’ tools, power tools, and tool storage products owned by the American home improvement chain Lowe’s.Kobalt (tools) Product type Hand and mechanics’ tools, power tools, and tool storage Introduced 1998 Markets United States, … Continue reading →

Wyze Cam is currently not compatible with SmartThings or HomeKit. Does Wyze work with Apple? Unfortunately Wyze wont support Apple HomeKit on the current cameras. An alternative is to use Homebridge on a Raspberry Pi to “bridge” the cameras into … Continue reading →

SmartKey is an advanced security breakthrough which allows you to rekey the lock in seconds. To rekey your lock with an entirely new key, simply insert the functioning key, turn a quarter turn clockwise, insert the learning tool, remove the … Continue reading →

Not so coincidentally, the apps that are the biggest time sucks are also among the biggest battery drainers. Social media and dating apps are the most guilty of this. Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Snapchat, YouTube, and WhatsApp are in the top … Continue reading →

A lockset is a complete locking system that includes all the components needed to effect the installation of the lock, including the spindle that will connect the parts that are found on either side of the door or window. What … Continue reading →

If the key won’t turn in the door lock, the problem could be dirt or dust in the cylinder causing the pins to be stuck in a partially raised position. If that’s the case, it may be an easy fix. … Continue reading →

An Airbnb lockbox offers safe and secure storage for your vacation rental keys.A secure lockbox allows rental keys to be stored for guests to collect when they are ready. Offering a self-check-in for guests has become even more popular recently. … Continue reading →

Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a 4-digit number combination known only to you, and allows you to access your account information using our Automated Telephone Banking system. You may choose any 4-digit PIN number when using Telephone Banking for … Continue reading →

Schlage encodes WiFi smart lock is one of the best wireless locks on the market. It’s easy to install and is compatible with Amazon Alexa and google home so you can lock and unlock your door using voice commands. Does … Continue reading →

The body composition feature of the Amazon Halo, a wearable fitness device, is able to calculate a person’s body fat percentage nearly as accurately as the best medical technology, according to a new Pennington study.“The drawback to BMI is that … Continue reading →

How do Chubb locks work? Lever Locks (Known as Chubb Locks) These are commonly known as Chubb Locks. They work much in the same way as cylinder locks but instead of pins and a spring a series of levers must … Continue reading →

There are some differences, though: Duracell’s have a capacity of 2,500mAh and support around 300 recharges; Panasonic’s have a lower overall capacity of 1,900mAh but can survive for a whopping 2,100 recharges. Is Duracell better than other batteries? Somewhat unsurprisingly, … Continue reading →

5-10 Years. Discharging a battery to 50% and charging it up to 100% would only be counted as 1/2 life cycle.How long should batteries last? Chemistry Shelf Life Cycle Life Alkaline 5-10 Years None Carbon Zinc 3-5 Years None Lithium … Continue reading →

ADT does not charge for false alarms unless an existing county, city, or state ordinance applies false alarm charges directly to ADT.False alarm laws generally apply at local and city levels and range from $50 to over $300, depending on … Continue reading →