Picture this: you’re deep in the wilderness, the fire is roaring, and your hunger is mounting. You reach for your canned dinner, only to realize – the can opener is missing. The prospect of a hungry night under the stars looms. But what if the solution to your problem is right under your nose or … Read more
Imagine if you could magically move heat from one place to another, like a genie in a bottle granting your thermal wishes. Well, that’s basically what heat pumps do – they pump heat! By manipulating the refrigerant temperature within a closed loop, heat pumps can collect ambient heat from the air and concentrate it. It’s … Read more
This article will explain the solution if you have a Breville BOV800XL Smart Oven convection toaster oven that is now acting as possessed by a demon (flashing on and off). The particular toaster was purchased in May 2021 (it only comes with a one-year warranty) and is used almost daily. It will still work if … Read more
Are you searching for home products with great value that will simplify your life and living space? Then, we’ve got you covered. These items have been game-changers in saving time and money while helping you stay more organized. 1. Robot Vacuum A robot vacuum is a worthy investment, especially if you have hard floors and … Read more
Is your home drafty with rooms that are never the same temperature? Unfortunately, most U.S. homeowners experience this, along with noise pollution and stale, poor-quality indoor air. It wasn’t until the oil crisis of the 1970s that residential building codes became mandatory. So, many of the 130 million homes in our country suffer from poor … Read more
Homeowners looking for alternatives to conventional HVAC equipment might consider installing mini splits. Ductless mini splits can maximize a building’s energy performance while providing many heating and cooling benefits. These air-source heat pumps rely on an interior air-handling unit to work alongside an exterior compressor. The indoor unit typically hangs at the top of an … Read more
Cooling and heating a house is a costly endeavor. But proper temperature control will provide greater levels of comfort and can contribute to your home’s overall health. (If you can’t imagine how temperature could affect a building’s integrity, think of frozen pipes and rotting support beams.) If you’re looking for an energy-efficient way to heat … Read more
Nothing lasts forever—and this holds true for home appliances, despite advances in modern technology. While the life span of appliances in our home may not be something we regularly think about—if at all—it doesn’t hurt to know how many years you have left on your favorite household helpers. To better understand the longevity of traditional … Read more
The exhaust from a traditional clothes dryer is full of moisture and lint. Clothes dryers should always be vented directly to the outside. Lint is one of the main issues. The problem with lint is that it is damp and sticks on everything, leading to gumming up anything it comes into contact with. Tiny particles of lint … Read more