How to air seal recessed lights on a budget? 8/17/2019 Home thevictorchen 133 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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... Finish Reading
My Opinion on Air Fryers 1/6/2018 Home thevictorchen 1,229 Views 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... Finish Reading
The Perfect Smartphone Car Mount (air vent, magnetic, and swivel) for Roadtrips 4/12/2016 Travel thevictorchen 2,412 Views 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... Finish Reading
Why Dunkirk (2017 Movie) Underwhelmed 12/13/2017 Movies and Videos thevictorchen 894 Views 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... Finish Reading
Magnetic Smartphone Mount that Securely Clamps to Vent 12/1/2017 Lifestyle thevictorchen 789 Views 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 ... Finish Reading
Better Home Insulation by Sealing Gaps 5/14/2017 Home thevictorchen 901 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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... Finish Reading
Alternative to Messy "Great Stuff" 2/26/2019 Home thevictorchen 386 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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... Finish Reading
My Dog Door for Sliding Patio Door Is Drafty? Seal it with Insulation! 11/27/2018 Pets thevictorchen 1,602 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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 ... Finish Reading
How to Seal Power Outlets and Switch Airleaks 2/24/2017 Home thevictorchen 1,217 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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... Finish Reading
Costs and Reasons to Replace Heating Ducts 2/23/2014 Home thevictorchen 2,247 Views Having recently moved from a brand new townhome into an older single family home in Millbrae (CA), we are slowly repairing issues caught and missed by our property inspector during closing. The mos... Finish Reading