Most TVs come with only two HDMI ports which makes it difficult to connect your Xbox, PS4, Nintendo, Google Chromecast, Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Blu-ray, or other gadgets that need an AV interface to connect to your TV. Depending on how many you need to use at a time, you may need to use additional …
A surge protector is crucial to protect your appliances from sudden power surges. Your devices must get a consistent power supply. Inconsistency in power can extensively damage your appliances and result in expensive repairs. Surge protectors also make maintenance of your electrical circuits easier and help reduce the cost of repairing machines. Buying a high-quality …
3-way switches are commonly used to control a light fixture from two different locations. They have three screw terminals for wiring connections, in addition to a grounding screw. Two of the terminals (usually lighter, brass-colored screws) take traveler wires that go from one switch to the other. The third terminal, known as the common and …
Xbox video game consoles are owned by Microsoft. So far they have released five of these brands, starting with the first generation Xbox that came out back in 2002. The Xbox One is a third-generation console that succeeded the Xbox 360. It was first released in 2013, with the Xbox One S and Xbox One …
Whether you have an active outdoor life or not, you can benefit from using a hydro flask. Hydro flasks keep cold or hot water at its original temperature so that you can drink it at any time of the day. The manufacturer uses TempShield technology, which involves using stainless steel walls and a vacuum to …
The PS4 is a culmination of multiple prior PlayStation versions already been tried and tested for years. The console can easily last up to five years without experiencing any issues. It also boasts a 1% failure rate. And even then, it can still malfunction from time to time. It also differs from other models in …
Garbage disposals are great for getting rid of expired food, unwanted leftovers, as well as discarding peels. Even so, most homeowners take their disposals for granted until they stop working or are clogged. Proper garbage disposal maintenance and use will extend the life of your disposal and ensure it runs right. But how do you …
You cannot downplay the critical role that washing machines play in homes. Unfortunately, however, they get dirty over time, mainly due to soap scum build-up, which leaves you with a washer that needs a serious refresh. Learning how to clean a smelly washing machine is necessary if you want to keep grime and mold at …
Nothing beats a long, relaxing soak in a hot bath after a tiresome day; however, if your bathtub isn’t clean, you’re likely to be more stressed. Bathtubs are prone to mildew, soap scum, grime, and stubborn stains caused by rust or hard water. There are different bathtub material types, including ceramic, fiberglass, porcelain, acrylic, stone …
You might be cleaning your windows regularly, but how often do you clean the blinds that cover them? Although window blinds are excellent at blocking out light, providing privacy, and keeping a room cool, they also collect a lot of pet hair and dust; therefore, you must clean them regularly. Cleaning dirty blinds shouldn’t be …