How To Monitor Your Home’s Electricity Usage

Understanding our energy usage is more than just a way to save money on utility bills; it's an integral part of our journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle.  Modern electricity monitoring devices offer real-time power...

What Is a Smart Plug?

So much smart technology dominates the market today, from voice-activated home assistants to smart thermostats, home locks, and more.  If you want to make your home a “smart home”, you might have heard of smart...

How To Make a Generator Quiet

Don't let the roar of a generator stop you from enjoying the access to electricity it provides. Sure, generators are noisy devices, especially depending on the fuel type of the machine. But, with some creativity...

DIY Outdoor Bar – Here’s What You Need

A backyard can be just a backyard, or it has the potential to turn into the ultimate seasonal oasis. Don't you want more than just a lawn to mow? Turn your backyard into an...

Do Smart Plugs Save Energy?

A smart plug is a device you plug into an outlet with an additional socket on the front. Users then plug electric appliances into the smart plug, which works as a remote controller to...

How To Choose a Relay Module for Solar Power Systems

Solar power systems utilise a surprising number of components.  It’s not just solar panels, batteries, and inverters. It’s also wiring, mounting brackets, transfer switches, and so much more.  If you have a larger solar power system that...

What’s the Difference Between Starting Watts and Running Watts?

If you’re shopping for new appliances, you will inevitably run into two ratings that may appear similar at first glance: starting watts and running watts. The two terms are not interchangeable. Each provides essential...

How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night: 6 Great Tips

There's nothing like an outdoor movie night with friends and loved ones watching a cinematic masterpiece under the stars! Creating the ideal atmosphere is part of your role as the host, but it takes more...

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