Skip to ContentPerhaps you tripped a breaker, or you’re installing a new light fixture and need to turn off that circuit to hook it up. Whatever the reason, if you’ve opened up your electrical panel and noticed that one or more of your circuit breakers are warm, that might have caused some concern.  Should circuit breakers be warm? How can you tell?When circuit breakers reach 140F or 60C, the breaker shuts off to prevent fires. It is not normal for a circuit breaker to be hot enough to hurt you when you touch it.So, is your circuit breaker warm, or hot? How do you check that? Are there...…Skip to ContentPerhaps you tripped a breaker, or you’re installing a new light fixture and need to turn off that circuit to hook it up. Whatever the reason, if you’ve opened up your electrical panel and noticed that one or more of your circuit breakers are warm, that might have caused some concern.  Should circuit breakers be warm? How can you tell?When circuit breakers reach 140F or 60C, the breaker shuts off to prevent fires. It is not normal for a circuit breaker to be hot enough to hurt you when you touch it.So, is your circuit breaker warm, or hot? How do you check that? Are there...WW…

Skip to ContentI hate solicitors. Friday night, kids are finally asleep, mom and dad are tired and FINALLY sit down…doorbell rings. Sound familiar? “Hi-how-ya-doin‘-I-know-it’s-late-but-I-have-this-great-opportunity…”Yeah, not interested and you ARE trying to sell me something, no matter what you tell yourself.When you knock on my door at 8 PM (and you’re not family or friends) you simply aren’t welcome.Or maybe I’m just a grinch.While I can’t stop people from knocking on the door, I can now finally stop them from ringing the doorbell, even if they push the button thanks to the Nest Hello...…Skip to ContentI hate solicitors. Friday night, kids are finally asleep, mom and dad are tired and FINALLY sit down…doorbell rings. Sound familiar? “Hi-how-ya-doin‘-I-know-it’s-late-but-I-have-this-great-opportunity…”Yeah, not interested and you ARE trying to sell me something, no matter what you tell yourself.When you knock on my door at 8 PM (and you’re not family or friends) you simply aren’t welcome.Or maybe I’m just a grinch.While I can’t stop people from knocking on the door, I can now finally stop them from ringing the doorbell, even if they push the button thanks to the Nest Hello...WW…

Skip to ContentCutting drywall can be difficult, messy, and time-consuming, especially if you’re using the wrong tool for the job. But how do you make the right tool choice?If you are cutting a large hole in drywall, it may be easier for you to use a power tool, like a reciprocating saw, or an oscillating multi-tool. If you’re operating in a smaller area, such as cutting drywall for an outlet, you may opt for something lighter, like a utility knife or a keyhole saw. Below, I’ve put together a list of some of the best ways to cut drywall and the tools you’ll need to get it done – each has...…Skip to ContentCutting drywall can be difficult, messy, and time-consuming, especially if you’re using the wrong tool for the job. But how do you make the right tool choice?If you are cutting a large hole in drywall, it may be easier for you to use a power tool, like a reciprocating saw, or an oscillating multi-tool. If you’re operating in a smaller area, such as cutting drywall for an outlet, you may opt for something lighter, like a utility knife or a keyhole saw. Below, I’ve put together a list of some of the best ways to cut drywall and the tools you’ll need to get it done – each has...WW…

Skip to ContentAdjustable split king mattresses are pretty great, but they’re not perfect.When it was time to upgrade our mattress, I knew I wanted to try out an adjustable split king mattress. Between the health benefits, convenience, and how much my parents love theirs, I knew it would be a great purchase.But if I’m being completely honest, it hasn’t been flawless.It took a little getting used to, but we’ve finally found a way to address all the little annoyances that kept us from fully enjoying our new mattress.ProsConsThis is hands down the biggest issue with an adjustable split king...…Skip to ContentAdjustable split king mattresses are pretty great, but they’re not perfect.When it was time to upgrade our mattress, I knew I wanted to try out an adjustable split king mattress. Between the health benefits, convenience, and how much my parents love theirs, I knew it would be a great purchase.But if I’m being completely honest, it hasn’t been flawless.It took a little getting used to, but we’ve finally found a way to address all the little annoyances that kept us from fully enjoying our new mattress.ProsConsThis is hands down the biggest issue with an adjustable split king...WW…