When it comes to a personalized gift, there are many options. Tee shirts, pins, and stickers all come to mind. Mugs are another popular gift. But traditionally, in order to get a custom mug, you’ve needed to have one made. In the old days, this meant going to a shop in person, and you usually …
Most of us have a few tools around the house. At minimum, we’ve got a few screwdrivers, wrenches, and other basic hand tools. But in a world that’s going increasingly electronic, having a multimeter is almost incredibly essential. Basic multimeters are capable of measuring voltage, resistance, and current. Both voltage and resistance can be measured …
We’ve all got GFCI receptacles in our home, but many of us aren’t aware of what they do. GFCI receptacles are the power outlets that you’ll commonly find in your bathroom. They can be identified by two buttons on the face: Test and Reset. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and they are an …
When you’re planning your week, there are some tasks you look forward to more than others. And if you’re like most people, scrubbing and cleaning is pretty far down the list. Sure, it’s important to keep your tub clean. If your car’s dirty, you need to clean it. And if the laundry room floor is …
For the ambitious do-it-yourselfer, HVAC work represents one of the bigger challenges. Framing work is sweaty, but it’s easy to see if the end results are up to snuff. Drywall and paint is messy, but it’s purely cosmetic. Even in the worst case scenario, a mistake isn’t going to cause any major trouble. But HVAC …