Skip to contentFilm photography has had a resurgence in the last few years. For me, part of the fun of film photography is developing film at home because you can save money and it can be fun and easy. Once you view your negatives after developing the film by yourself at home or getting your film develop at a store or online, it can be hard to diagnose problems if you are new to the process or if you come across something you haven’t seen before.When developing film you may run into some surprising problems and you may have questions. The top 26 film developing problems are:Why Is My Film...…Skip to contentFilm photography has had a resurgence in the last few years. For me, part of the fun of film photography is developing film at home because you can save money and it can be fun and easy. Once you view your negatives after developing the film by yourself at home or getting your film develop at a store or online, it can be hard to diagnose problems if you are new to the process or if you come across something you haven’t seen before.When developing film you may run into some surprising problems and you may have questions. The top 26 film developing problems are:Why Is My Film...WW…

Skip to contentIf you discover an old black and white or color film lying around, your first instinct may be to throw it out. However, it can be used even if it has exceeded the expiration date. All you need to do is determine whether it has already been used (meaning exposed to light) or not. For 35mm film there are generally two key ways to check if the camera film has been used that require a visual inspection. The first method involves looking for the film leader sticking out of the film canister. If there is no film sticking out, then most likely it has been used. If there is film...…Skip to contentIf you discover an old black and white or color film lying around, your first instinct may be to throw it out. However, it can be used even if it has exceeded the expiration date. All you need to do is determine whether it has already been used (meaning exposed to light) or not. For 35mm film there are generally two key ways to check if the camera film has been used that require a visual inspection. The first method involves looking for the film leader sticking out of the film canister. If there is no film sticking out, then most likely it has been used. If there is film...WW…

Skip to contentOne of the most popular Instant film cameras from Fujifilm is the Instax Mini 11. Even though they are great cameras, it’s possible you have run into problems taking using it to take images.The most common problems with the Instax Mini 11 are it not taking an image, not turning on, the images are too bright or dark, or the lights are blinking. Blinking or flashing lights on the Instax Mini 11 mean either the flash is charging or the batteries need to be replaced. Too bright or dark photos could mean the sensors on the camera are covered while taking an image.So there are the...…Skip to contentOne of the most popular Instant film cameras from Fujifilm is the Instax Mini 11. Even though they are great cameras, it’s possible you have run into problems taking using it to take images.The most common problems with the Instax Mini 11 are it not taking an image, not turning on, the images are too bright or dark, or the lights are blinking. Blinking or flashing lights on the Instax Mini 11 mean either the flash is charging or the batteries need to be replaced. Too bright or dark photos could mean the sensors on the camera are covered while taking an image.So there are the...WW…

Skip to contentFinding a place to get film developed for the first time and how much it costs may seem daunting. Luckily, there are still many places in the United States in 2023 that will develop film in the store or online and through the mail.Film developing labs charge anywhere between $5 – $22 for 35mm film or $6 – $25 for medium format (120) film depending on the type of film. Some of the most recommend labs include:The DarkroomRichard Photo LabDwayne’s PhotoBlue Moon Camera & MachineGelatin LabsPHOTO-60 StudioNice Film LabDale LaboratoriesBushwick Community DarkroomMPIXNorth...…Skip to contentFinding a place to get film developed for the first time and how much it costs may seem daunting. Luckily, there are still many places in the United States in 2023 that will develop film in the store or online and through the mail.Film developing labs charge anywhere between $5 – $22 for 35mm film or $6 – $25 for medium format (120) film depending on the type of film. Some of the most recommend labs include:The DarkroomRichard Photo LabDwayne’s PhotoBlue Moon Camera & MachineGelatin LabsPHOTO-60 StudioNice Film LabDale LaboratoriesBushwick Community DarkroomMPIXNorth...WW…

Skip to contentRobot vacuums are interesting little machines that still amazing many people to this day. To most, it seems like magic in how the robot vacuum navigates and cleans your home.But how does a Roomba or any other robot vacuum know when it’s done cleaning? It seems random to some, so what gives?There are 2 main ways a robot vacuum navigates your home, random and mapping. Each way determines how the robot vacuum knows when to stop cleaning.If your robot vacuum uses mapping to navigate around your home, then it knows all the places it can reach. Once the robot vacuum has gone...…Skip to contentRobot vacuums are interesting little machines that still amazing many people to this day. To most, it seems like magic in how the robot vacuum navigates and cleans your home.But how does a Roomba or any other robot vacuum know when it’s done cleaning? It seems random to some, so what gives?There are 2 main ways a robot vacuum navigates your home, random and mapping. Each way determines how the robot vacuum knows when to stop cleaning.If your robot vacuum uses mapping to navigate around your home, then it knows all the places it can reach. Once the robot vacuum has gone...WW…

Skip to contentIt’s no secret that many commercial carpet cleaning solutions are full of harsh chemicals. Not only can these chemicals be dangerous for your family and pets, but they can also be harmful to the environment.If you’re looking for a more natural way to clean your carpets, you’re in luck! We’ll discuss different ideas to clean your carpets without using any harsh chemicals.One of the best ways to clean your carpets without chemicals is to vacuum regularly. This will help remove any dirt or debris that have been tracked into your home.To make this easy and more routine, I suggest...…Skip to contentIt’s no secret that many commercial carpet cleaning solutions are full of harsh chemicals. Not only can these chemicals be dangerous for your family and pets, but they can also be harmful to the environment.If you’re looking for a more natural way to clean your carpets, you’re in luck! We’ll discuss different ideas to clean your carpets without using any harsh chemicals.One of the best ways to clean your carpets without chemicals is to vacuum regularly. This will help remove any dirt or debris that have been tracked into your home.To make this easy and more routine, I suggest...WW…

Skip to contentIf your Roomba stops working, you’re probably wondering why?Why does my Roomba stop? There are a few reasons why this might happen, and in this post we will discuss the 4 of the most common reasons.We will also provide solutions to help you get your Roomba up and running again!There are a few reasons why your Roomba might keep stopping. The most common reasons are:Your Roomba is stuck or sucked something too big upYour Roomba is low on battery or bad batteryYour Roomba is dirty or dustbin needs to be emptiedSomething blocking it or it’s trappedOne of the biggest reasons why...…Skip to contentIf your Roomba stops working, you’re probably wondering why?Why does my Roomba stop? There are a few reasons why this might happen, and in this post we will discuss the 4 of the most common reasons.We will also provide solutions to help you get your Roomba up and running again!There are a few reasons why your Roomba might keep stopping. The most common reasons are:Your Roomba is stuck or sucked something too big upYour Roomba is low on battery or bad batteryYour Roomba is dirty or dustbin needs to be emptiedSomething blocking it or it’s trappedOne of the biggest reasons why...WW…

Skip to contentWhen it comes to how long Roomba’s and robot vacuums take to clean, there is a range. The amount of time it takes for a robot vacuum to clean will depend on the model you have, as well as the size and layout of your home.Generally speaking, most robot vacuums will run for 90 minutes or until they deem the home is cleaned.Some models will go back to the charger and recharge itself to finish the job. Whether or not a robot vacuum can be told to clean for a shorter amount of time depends on the model you have.Most robot vacuums will run until they run out of battery, which is...…Skip to contentWhen it comes to how long Roomba’s and robot vacuums take to clean, there is a range. The amount of time it takes for a robot vacuum to clean will depend on the model you have, as well as the size and layout of your home.Generally speaking, most robot vacuums will run for 90 minutes or until they deem the home is cleaned.Some models will go back to the charger and recharge itself to finish the job. Whether or not a robot vacuum can be told to clean for a shorter amount of time depends on the model you have.Most robot vacuums will run until they run out of battery, which is...WW…

Skip to contentShop vacuum cleaners don’t get enough love and attention they deserve with all the power and ability they can give to homeowners.Shop vacuums are not just for garages, businesses and industrial uses, they’re quickly making their way to homes as people learn how great they can be. With the power, ability to suck up water, pick up glass and more, homeowners are finding they need a shop vacuum at the ready.In this post, I want to go over the best shop vacuums and the best types of shop vacuum to help you find the one that best fits your needs.A shop vacuum can be a new item to...…Skip to contentShop vacuum cleaners don’t get enough love and attention they deserve with all the power and ability they can give to homeowners.Shop vacuums are not just for garages, businesses and industrial uses, they’re quickly making their way to homes as people learn how great they can be. With the power, ability to suck up water, pick up glass and more, homeowners are finding they need a shop vacuum at the ready.In this post, I want to go over the best shop vacuums and the best types of shop vacuum to help you find the one that best fits your needs.A shop vacuum can be a new item to...WW…

Skip to contentWhen developing 35mm film yourself at home, one of the first steps is to remove your film from the film canister in complete darkness or by using a film changing bag. This article will explain 3 different ways to remove film from a canister – including one without any tools at all.There are 3 ways to remove 35mm film from a film canister in order to load your film into your developing tank for processing: using a bottle opener, using a film canister opener, or using your bare hands.Keep in mind all of these steps should be performed in complete darkness, otherwise, your film...…Skip to contentWhen developing 35mm film yourself at home, one of the first steps is to remove your film from the film canister in complete darkness or by using a film changing bag. This article will explain 3 different ways to remove film from a canister – including one without any tools at all.There are 3 ways to remove 35mm film from a film canister in order to load your film into your developing tank for processing: using a bottle opener, using a film canister opener, or using your bare hands.Keep in mind all of these steps should be performed in complete darkness, otherwise, your film...WW…