How your home gets electricity is an accomplishment of humankind that is taken for granted. Here are some of the primary factors involved, but this just scratches the surfaces of the details involved. Power Plant People are familiar with many types of power plants. They are often a subject of debate because there are so …
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Technology is often touted as a negative aspect of life, and as we sit glued to our smart devices, it is apparent how this can be true. However, GPS is one area of technology that has very little drawbacks. It can help you with directions, finding things (or people) that are lost, and it can …
Children like to push buttons, and the buttons they usually push the hardest are their parents’. This is a longstanding tradition. However, kids have gained the upper hand because of social media and portable electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Parents have very little control when it comes to internet usage without the help …
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You may be on the fence about investing in a whole home audio system, but technology advancements have made them worth every penny. If you need a little persuasion, read this list of 10 reasons you need a whole home audio system. Surround sound Sound bars have really come a long ways in providing something …
Whether you are monitoring your power usage in order to reduce your carbon footprint, or you just want to lessen your electric bill, your efforts are getting easier each year. That is because you can now monitor actual usage via your smartphone, Wi-Fi equipment, or applications. This puts your energy use in the palm of …
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When you have any home repair or home installation project, the ability to DIY the project is a common thought. This is understandable, as it is expensive to hire a professional to do the work. Professionals have to charge extra money because they may have employees and definitely have other business expenses. On top of …
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If you don’t already have ductwork, installing it through a remodel may not be the best option. There may not be enough space to get proper airflow, or you may have to lower ceilings and have obvious rectangular extrusions from your walls. If you can’t have ductwork, you can’t have central air! The tragedy! Don’t …
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The world is looking for clean energy solutions, and solar has been one of those solutions since 1973 when the first solar home was created. The last decade has given us many advancements in photovoltaics, and using solar has become commonplace. Now, people can get creative with their solar energy use. It’s not just for …
Outdoor Electrical Meter Boxes The meter box on the side of your house is read once a month by the utility company. It is an eyesore for the rest of the month. At the very least, the metal box should be painted being careful only to paint the metal boxes and not any of the …
Here are 10 ways to camouflage your television, so it will blend into your decor. Lift Cabinet The new high-tech or smart home does not simply hang a television on the wall, and more often, one will see it disguised in a cabinet with a lift station. These lift stations can be purchased separately and …
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