How to air seal recessed lights on a budget? 8/17/2019 Home thevictorchen 23,418 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
Air Purifier: BlueAir Blue Pure 211 vs Winix C555 9/10/2020 Home thevictorchen 19,929 Views When the air quality gets poor, as noted on PurpleAir or AirNow, most public agencies suggest staying indoors and keeping doors and windows closed. But keeping it closed all the times is difficult and... Finish Reading
My Opinion on Air Fryers 1/6/2018 Home thevictorchen 2,784 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
How to Stop Cold Air from a Unused Fireplace 4/4/2020 Home thevictorchen 19,286 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation 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 ... Finish Reading
The Perfect Smartphone Car Mount (air vent, magnetic, and swivel) for Roadtrips 4/12/2016 Travel thevictorchen 6,397 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
Alternative to Messy "Great Stuff" 2/26/2019 Home thevictorchen 16,690 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
Why Dunkirk (2017 Movie) Underwhelmed 12/13/2017 Movies and Videos thevictorchen 17,086 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 2,060 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
How to Seal Power Outlets and Switch Airleaks 2/24/2017 Home thevictorchen 16,798 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
Stop Draft around Gap of a Unevenly Warped Front Door 8/28/2020 Home thevictorchen 24,150 Views Part of the series Better Home Insulation For whatever reason, the old front door of my house has always been a huge headache air sealing. The door itself is fairly old. Since I purchased the previous occupied home, the door has always had a ... Finish Reading