An old house, upgraded by the previous owners with recessed lighting (also known as canned lights) has the benefits of conveniently lighting up the room without deal with floor lamps. However, a major...

I've heard a lot recently about air fryer being a healthy alternative to traditional deep fryers. Instantly, deep fried french fries and chicken come to mind. Air fryers work by circulat...

I've always been suspicious that the brick fireplace let in a cold draft. It's always more noticeable on a windy day, when I hear a slight whistle as I get closer to the fireplace.I've tried a couple ...

How much time do you spend in your car commuting to and from work? Do you listen to podcasts or use navigation apps like Google Maps? These are the two most urgent reasons that encouraged me to fin...

Back in April 2016, I wrote about the perfect magnetic smartphone holder. And for a low price, that gizmo worked amazingly well for over a year. That is until the plastic clamps securing to car's ...

In the quest to better seal up my home from the winter weather, I found many websites that suggest searching for air leaks. One low cost area is the gap in the power outlets and wall switches. And a q...

Since my first time sealing gaps and cracks using Great Stuff back in May 2017, I had already experienced extensive temperature improvements during the winter. I also recall the can of "Great Stuff" b...

Ever since I got a used PetSafe dog door for my dog a couple of years ago, I've noticed that the room gets much colder, especially in the winter weather. The dog door is an insert that displaces part ...

Dunkirk is a 2017 movie based on true events of rescuing stranded allied troops that have been cut off and surrounded by German forces from the beaches of Dunkirk in France. Director Christo...

A continuing issues I face in my old home built in 1968 is the somewhat chilly temperatures inside, mostly on the first floor. I swear it sometimes feels colder inside the house than it does righ...