If your home is due for some improvement and renovation projects, now is the time to think about high tech and all the way it can make your life easier and more comfortable. Smart technology has been around for some time now and if you still haven’t boarded the high-tech train, there’s no time like…
Make Your Own Home Recycling Centre
We could all do a little more to make our homes greener and one of the easiest ways to do this is to start recycling. One of the problems with recycling is that you’re generally required to separate your trash into recyclable categories, which is usually done through having a number of different containers or…
Don’t Replace Your Broken iPhone – Repair It Yourself
Did you know that there are a number of common problems with iPhones which are relatively easy to repair yourself for much less than the price of a professional iPhone repair? Although your iPhone looks like it’s a well sealed unit, it’s actually quite easy to take apart and there are a number of suppliers…
Bosch PLR 50 C Laser Distance Measurement Tool Review
The Bosch PLR 50 C is one of their higher end laser distance measurement devices which boasts accurate laser measurement up to 50m with an accuracy of 2mm in additional to angle measurement and leveling functions. With the ability to quickly sum up lengths as well as calculate volume and area, it is an extremely…
Using The Arduino IDE Serial Monitor
The Arduino IDE serial monitor is an extremely useful tool for troubleshooting and fault finding in your code. If your code is giving you erratic or unexpected results then a good place to start is by displaying the key variables used in your code through the serial monitor tool in order to see where the…
Why Buy Cubby Houses and Sandpits for Your Young Brood
Play is an essential component in the proper development of young children. The activity presents them with the opportunity to think for themselves or use their imagination to work out simple life dynamics. However, due to the rise of digital technology, the brand of play that a lot of young children get into has changed…
Unorthodox Ideas For The Back Yard
For people with a creative, DIY spirt, having a back yard is like having a blank canvas. That doesn’t mean the whole thing has to turn into a project, but it’s a ton of fun to think about different things you could do to enhance the space, from planting a garden, to installing a greenhouse,…
Design Ideas for a Functional Tiny House
If you haven’t heard about tiny houses, here’s what you need to know: tiny houses are typically no more than 500 square feet and focus on simple living without sacrificing on quality. When it comes to tiny living, it’s a good idea to incorporate designs that are also functional. Functional DIY additions that make the…
Streamlabs Smart Home Water Monitor Review
The Streamlabs water monitor is an innovative product which makes it super easy for almost anybody to install and get started monitoring their water consumption and protecting their home against leaks. The non-invasive monitor simply slips onto your water supply line and in a couple of steps, starts providing you with data on your water…
Expensive Batteries Vs. Cheap Batteries, Which Are Better Value For Money
We all expect expensive batteries to last longer than cheaper ones but do they last long enough to provide better value for your money than simply buying a number of cheaper ones? James White from Freakin’ Reviews has put a range of different price batteries to the test to see which last the longest and…