How-to Guides
Why Do I Have Big Spiders In My House? How Do They Get Inside?
The presence of big spiders in a house is not at all unusual. For some people they may be annoying or even intimidating, however, they are in their homes for a reason. Although the vast majority of spiders are harmless, there are a few species that can be dangerous,...
5 Best Jimmy Proof Deadbolt Locks (+ 2 Alternatives)
Securing your doors is one of the most important steps to improving home security. Hardening a door is a complex task that includes securing the hinges and the strike plate, reinforcing the door frame and the core, installing security devices and burglar deterrents,...
Simple Ways to Secure Exterior Door Hinges
No matter how strong and secure a door is, if the hinges are on the outside without any proper reinforcement, it is usually only a matter of seconds before a burglar removes the door from its place. This is why you should never ignore securing exterior door hinges. In...
9 Proven Ways to Secure a Door With Windows (Or a Window Next to It)
According to the statistics, doors are the most common entry points when it comes to burglaries. Therefore, if you really want to make your home burglar-proof, securing your doors is an essential step. In fact, a door is only as secure as its weakest part and a door...
How Many Watts Does a Refrigerator Use? 2967 Models Compared
No one likes to waste energy. Not just because it's expensive, but also because it's bad for the environment. The easiest way to reduce your energy consumption is to buy and use energy-efficient appliances. As a refrigerator is one of the biggest electricity users in...
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How Many Watts Does a TV Use? 357 Models Compared [With Charts]
As energy prices are predicted to keep rising over time, it’s a good idea to keep your energy consumption as low as possible. One easy way to do that is to use devices that need less power to operate. Unfortunately, TVs are among the home appliances that consume the...
What Size Refrigerator Do I Need? A Visual Guide (with Charts & Calculators)
Choosing the right size refrigerator is key because you’re likely to use it on a daily basis for a long period of time. Unfortunately, picking the wrong size refrigerator is not uncommon at all and you can’t really do much about it once you have it in your kitchen....
9 Simple Ways to Lock a Bedroom Door From the Outside
Most bedroom doors don’t have a reliable lock that you can operate from the outside. However, there are situations when you need to lock your bedroom door to keep prying eyes out. Fortunately, in most cases, you don’t need to call a locksmith as there are many simple...
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5 Reasons Why Mice Keep Coming Back [And The Solution]
Sometimes it’s pretty damn hard to get rid of mice. I know this from experience. In recent months, I’ve consulted more than a dozen people who have reached out to me to help them make their house a rodent-free area for good. These people used the fanciest traps you...
Is Your Neighbor Stealing Your Wi-Fi? Detect & Fix the Problem For Good
I know so many people who take for granted that they are the only ones who use their WiFi network. However, it often turns out that they couldn’t be further from the truth. When strangers connect to your WiFi router, they use your bandwidth which slows down your...
